Finally! After a huge struggle to get a simple entry permit from the Civil Aviation of Peru, we are on our way to Lima. This is a perfect time to remind you that these bureaucratic permits are not required anywhere in the Western world. I have to say that this is caused me many headaches throughout our trip.
Here in the Southern Hemisphere winter has arrived and as we progress toward the Southern end of Ecuador, the topography changes drastically. To the right I can see the Pacific Ocean and to the left is the Andes mountain range that is now covered in snow. It is amazing to think that I am flying next to the longest mountain range in the world, spanning over seven countries and 7,000 miles. I am lucky to be able to view the changes in season as we fly southward.
Lima, Peru is another city that is economically struggling. The pollution is very high here,but but the food is fantastic – great ceviches, right on the budget! The people are nice and I have already learned a lot about their culture, though I am disappointed that I won’t be able to visit Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Peru indeed has a lot to offer the world.
In Chiclayo we had a live television interview already lined up and they were really surprised to have people come from the other side of the planet and from such a small country like beautiful Kosova. As you can imagine, our country was not very well known until we arrived.
