"Roads less travelled in Peru" a Peru Travel Page by melosh

In 2002 I spent 16 days on the road in Peru. I loved it, but thought I would not likely be back. Then fate led me back for another two weeks at the end of February and the beginning of March 2004. I loved this visit even more than my first trip and now believe I will go back again and again for those roads less travelled.

Check out my "travelogue" which includes some stories and pictures of my first adventure into Peru.

In the Andes terraced fields combine an impression of the man's industry with natural awe inspiring mountain vistas. Lush Amazon forest and long stretches of tan dry desert separated by green river valleys are other dramatic features of a varied Peruvian geography. Bus travel time only poorly corresponds to the measured distance on a Peruvian map. The longer the journey, the more spectacular will be the sights, but if you are susceptable to motion or altitude sickness, the spectacular sights might not be worth the physical distress a winding mountain road can cause.

Perhaps because altitude and mountain orientation affect the environment causing there to be a wide variety of microclimates, there is a wide range of plants with dietary and medicinal uses. It was not often that I could see a whole field that demonstrated from afar this biodiversity. Instead the full scope was best seen in a weekend market.