Welcome to Puno, Bob and John! We spent about a week investigating Rotary projects.....and shopping and walking through the hills. Bev and "the guys" had a super time in both Puno and Cusco.
One of the participating families in the Pacha Mama Raymi project, which uses competitions to motivate and encourage changes of certain criteria to improve standard of living.
And people now-a-days think they have invented swaddling! This Quechua mother was proud to show us all of the improvements in her "healthy" house since she started in Pacha Mama Raymi project out of Cusco.
Loading up for the trek. Don't let him see how much stuff the Pressmans are bringing! 13 year old David, on the left, was our guide and mulester. We were in great hands!
David was absolutely fascinated by his first experiences with peanut butter, our Peru Bird Book, and binoculars. We were so impressed with his knowledge, confidence, manners, thoughtfulness and sense of humor. A truly great kid!
Choquequirao is 3 times the size of Machu Picchu, but only 30% uncovered. It is perched on top of a mountain, at this time only accessible by trekking. They have big plans though to build a tram.
High and dry. Severely steep terrain; much like "rim to rim" hiking of the Grand Canyon.
The Andes. What rugged and spectacular country! We went to bed shortly after this sunset to get up at 3:30 a.m. to hike in the cool.....and the dark!
