CUzco

Cuzco is the tourist capital of Peru. It was the center of the Inca Empire and serves as the gateway to Machu Picchu. We haven't been back since 2009, so come visit and we'll hike the Inca Trail together. 

Colca Canyon

The Colca Canyon is one of the deepest canyons on Earth. It's home to traditional highland villages, lots of terraced farming, thermal springs, the condor, and, of course, the canyon itself. Katie and I visited the Colca in early 2013. We stayed with Guillermina (pictured below in native dress), her family, and their pet falcon “Peter.”

Mollendo

(pronounced “Moyendoh”)

Mollendo is Arequipa's closest access to the Pacific Ocean. It's a town of about 30,000 people and a summer vacation spot for thousands more starting on New Year's Eve and continuing through February. Katie and I beat the crowds by spending Christmas 2014 there.

 
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From Katie on Instagram

First day of school in Peru for #adileenkate today! Uniform mandatory, shoes optional. Bring your own friends.
Playing on the rooftop in sunny Arequipa. We are so happy to be home. #adileenkate #kinneyclyde
She’s my favorite 5 year old, the best big sister, the maker of the funniest of faces, such a joy and challenge all at once. She’s a loyal friend and always curious. She loves being with family and hates when we have to leave. #adileenkat
Happy birthday to our Kinney Boy. You are such a joy. We think you’re amazing and so smart even if you do take a bite out of the candle your sister put in your mouth for you to lick the icing off of. #kinneyclyde #adileenkate
Writing her letter to Santu Cloz. Asking for a toy unicorn, a little toy kitchen for her dolls, a baby doll with a swim suit on you can take on and off and a little toy fire. Oh and a toy shark and sparkle shoes for Kinney. Oh Ho Ho Ho Mere Crismis
Since July #adileenkate has been asking for Froot Loops when we go visit the United States. Thanks to @annocopeland and @kincopeland her first snack when we got to Alabama today was of course...Froot Loops. That face is pure joy. 😂 We’re all
Give this boy some rocks to throw and he’s entertained for hours. He has been talking so much lately and repeating words and phrases in English and Spanish. He knows all our neighbors by name and loves saying “hola” to them but Char
Maybe my favorite family picture we’ve ever taken. Probably because there was no forcing anyone to look at the camera and smile so there was no disappointment when only one out of the four of us is actually looking and smiling. Also, Peru is ju
She’s so fun. #adileenkate
 
 

From Jeremy on Twitter