I just returned from the jungle at about 1pm today and am back in Cusco. I have not updated my blog in a really long time and a lot has happened since I was last on. On the 9th of July took the train to Aguas Calientes which is the city nearest to Machu Picchu. The train ride is about four hours from Cusco and is absolutely amazing. We spent the first day hanging around the city and then on the 10th we went to Machu Picchu on the earliest bus which was at 5:30am (3:30am) in California and made it to the actual Machu Picchu at about sunrise. It is probably the most overwhelming place I have ever been to. You go right around the corner and up a staircase and you overlook the entire ruins which are incredibly expansive. I will upload some pictures here in a bit. We also climbed up Wayna Picchu which is the mountain right next to Machu Picchu which is basically one gigantic staircase going up the side of a mountain. It was an awesome hike and then you are just standing on the top and all around you are mountains and Machu Picchu. Then after returning to Cusco we went to the jungle on the 11th through the 15th. After flying to Puerto Maldonado which is the city that is right next to the jungle, which also turned out to be one of my favorite cities in Peru so far, we contracted our guide named Omar who took us about two hours up the Madre de Dios River to the entrance of the Tamopata reserve. We then walked another hour to the lodge we were staying at. We did a whole bunch of hikes and tours including a boat ride during the evening when all of the caimans were out, caimans are like small crocodiles. Our guide then caught two of them and let us hold them. The safety of that move could be questioned but it was quite fun. We then flew back to Cusco today and are getting ready to possibly go to the coast tomorrow...still not sure. Then I will be in Cusco for a couple days and then back to the States. I am sorry to those who wanted me to call them from the top of Machu Picchu. I did not have access to phones and this last week has been crazy running around the city. This is seriously the first time I have had time to sit down and use communication services in a couple weeks. I miss you all and I cannot wait to catch up when I get back in the states in about a week. I will arrive at SFO on the 24th at about 11:30am. I cannot wait. Also, Happy Birthday to my dad and my Uncle Paul.
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Hi Jonathan,
Wow!!! What a venture to all your many travels! I'm so thankful you are having a wonderful time. Just think of all God's wonderful creations in the world and you get to see them. I'm so looking forward to July 24th when we pick you up at the airport1 I know Paul wonders if you would like to have lunch with him in Foster City before we go to Petuluma! He also wants to take you to a concert in San Fran. on July 28th, maybe Dad and I can pay for a room for you so you can have more time in the city and with Paul. I love you, Mom and Dad
Hi Jonathan,
I talked with Paul and he decided not to go to the concert and instead for you to go with him to pick out a new car! I hope you are having a great time this week in Peru and with your new found friends. I will see you soon, love mom
Hi Jonathan,
I'm thinking you might be back from the coast. Paul called and it looks like he will work on Tues. in S.F. so when we pick you up on Tues. we will go to Paul's place and he will leave S.F. and come to Petaluma. I hope to celebrate your return by going out to dinner---your choice! I did get your dentist appt. with Dr. Cooper---Thurs. at 9:20 7/26 your other appt. is at 12:00! I may need to take you out for coffee in Lower Lake!!!! Looking forward to your call before you leave to come back to the States. Oh, Uncle Paul will be in Lima on July 21st til July 23. at the Jose Antonio Executive Hotel. Phone: 51 14 455 592. He won't be in Cusco until July 24th. Take care Love Mom
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