We're taking a short break from travel stories. Stay tuned for Easter Island and Patagonia coming soon!
In the meantime, we thought we'd answer a few of the questions that we would want to know if we were reading someone else's blog, so here is FAQ (frequently asked questions), part one. If you want to contribute a question to a future FAQ entry, just drop us a line at: danielleandlarry@gmail.com.
What did you forget to bring?
So far our gear has been really good. Our bags weigh almost exactly 20kg each (which is the max for small flights). The only thing we knew we forgot from the beginning was a universal sink stopper. We did manage to buy one recently and it was quite entertaining since I have no idea how to say sink stopper in Spanish, but those things just work out somehow. We should have brought a little more of a few toiletry items, but we will resupply in San Francisco with help from our friends (thanks Dana!)
What is the strangest thing you have eaten?
Guinea Pig. Yup, it's a Peruvian specialty, so we tried it. Didn't like it. We did also try Alpaca, another Peruvian specialty, and really liked it. It is like a light steak- kind of like a cross between a pork chop and a steak. We had blue corn juice in the Amazon, that tasted well, like corn. We had porkfish (a fish, not a pig) and it was delicious. They are odd looking fish. Nothing too crazy yet. In Peru, they have this granola/energy bar like thing, but they only have one variety and it is everywhere. It is made of quinoa, oats, honey, etc and tastes like styrofoam. They are not good and odd because they are everywhere. We did eat our fair share out of necessity to eat something on the trail.
What's the best thing you've eaten?
Italiano vegetarian pasta in Punta Gorda (thanks to Brandon at the Reef Bar). It was the right food at the right time and it was delicious.
One thing you have especially enjoyed?
The Peruvian women. They are colorful and strong, yet fashionable. We love the hats. They wear all varieties from top hats to cowboy hats. They wear different hats in some cases depending on what village they live in. They also carry all things in colorful woven tapestries on their back, including their children.
How do you feel?
We both feel really good. We've had some stomach moments, but nothing bad. We are really doing great.
What do you miss from home?
Besides people, nothing. We'll answer this again in a few months...
Biggest pain while traveling?
BATTERIES! Some rechargables recharge, some don't. Batteries always die at the worst moment. It's an ongoing task.That's all I can think of for the moment. We are truly having a great time and appreciating and enjoying it all.
2 comments:
Trust me, in a few months there will be some things you miss other than the people.
Glad to hear you guys are having such a great time.
Ah, the joys of travel. Enjoy all the fun & headaches, both will be well-remembered later.
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