Country of Origin: Ecuador
Total time in country: 19 days
Music: Besides the noise that the locals seem to call music there are also full CDs in most tourist locations that are dedicated to the Andean Flute redition of Beatles songs and old 80's hits. Immagine hearing 'Sweet Child of Mine' without the guitar intro or 'Hey Jude' without Paul McCarney screaming at the end.
People: I think the genuine people are out there, we just didn't find very many of them.
Transport: Decentralized bus terminals suck.
Landscape: Lots of extremes... Extreme mountains, extremely dry desserts, and extremely pathetic looking mud houses, extremely cool reed houses on reed islands.
Food: Besides the cheapest food thus far (a full lunch with soup and plate of food for less than a dollar) the shining star was the Peruvian tradional dish, ceviche.
Safety: Northern Perú is the least safe I have felt, ever! Most of the touristy places have safe areas and non-safe areas. It's good to know where the lines are.
Gas prices: 14.70 Nuevo Soles per gallon (4.90 USD per gallon)
Surprised by: Despite a country that has tourists all year round I still feel like I was stared at, single out, and generally preyed on more than in other countries.
Final word: Perú has some really cool hiking, climbing, ruins, and history to do and see, but afterwards get out.
Next stop: Bolivia
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