While in Arequipa, we chose to take a two day organised tour to the Colca Canyon region, which would allow us to see the dramatic volcano dominated landscapes, the vicuñas (precious wild camelids), typical valley villages and, of course, the famous Andean condors. Colca means ‘storehouse’; the region used to contain many cave-like storehouses...
Best cheap eats in Lima: what to eat and drink in a foodies paradise!
Here are some cheap eats that we really enjoyed in Lima, Peru. Lima may be quite a vast and chaotic city, but it is a treasure chest for foodies. So, ignore the perpetual sea fog and the incessant car alarms going off at all hours, get over there and fill your belly! Ceviche –...
A posh Peruvian send off at Pachamama Bar & Kitchen, Marylebone, London
My leaving party at work was a perfectly on-theme visit to Peruvian inspired Pachamama Bar & Kitchen in Marylebone. As a larger group we were seated in the back of the restaurant in a cozy vault-like room. We selected to have the sharing menu but it was by no means limiting; were able to...
Leaving work – How does it feel when the plans become real?
Friday 29th May was my last day at work! Excluding a short period between jobs, I have worked solidly since leaving university, so how does it feel to no longer have that thing that filled my life so entirely? To be honest it’s a bit early to say (it is only Tuesday), but it...
Lining the stomach at Santafereño – Columbian restaurant in Brixton Market, London, UK
So, this is my first foodie post. We haven’t left the UK yet, but I thought it wise to get some practice in. That said, I won’t be posting about Wednesday night soups, only meals that are relevant to Latin America. On Saturday night we had to be in Brixton to see a...
My AWE-some decision
Why are you doing what you are doing? I ask myself this often and I am sure it will be a question that we are asked whist on our travels. It’s fairly obvious that there is not anything particularly wrong with my life. I’ve played it fairly safe, worked hard and received the rewards....