Peru has a rich history of ancient civilizations and colonization. It’s very interesting, very sad and full of wonder! NERD ALERT: This post is going to boring unless you like a history lessen. I won’t be offended if you skip it, but I really enjoyed learning about it so I’m documenting it with words, and photos. Also, if anything is wrong or otherwise misinformed, you can blame the various tour guides we experienced. Now, read on, if you dare. #TLDR I have always been fascinated with history and architecture and I have learned so much on this trip about how the Incans pre-Incan civilizations truly figured out how to thrive…

This trip has been unforgettable. So many highlights it’s hard to keep up, but I’m gonna try… I got a taste of “the precious” in Toronto during a food tour of Kensington and, while available, Inca Cola is harder to find and pricey back home and it’s literally everywhere here. I am super tempted to get a full head to toe track suit of the gear that’s sold here, but may settle for just a hat we’ll see. Stay tuned. On the subject of beverages and things Miranda has been a good sport as I take our travels only slightly off course to hit pretty much every brewery I can…

Ok well logistically I guess you can spell Peru without the letters in Canada, but Peru, or Lima at least feels like home in many ways. Firstly, the Peruvian flag is the Canadian flag minus the maple leaf. That said, they do offer really maple syrup #downwithfructose Beyond that they have Turkey vultures, just like home. So. Many. Turkey. Vultures. The craft beer scene is growing but still early days. Perhaps behind Canada, but I’ve had some decent brews so far. #notabeertrip Just like Toronto they have a transit system but I’d say that they are ahead (not that it’s a race!). Their busses have fully dedicated lanes with second…