Peru

Sipán, Peru by Irene Butler Published in Travel Thru History E-Zine With the uncovering of over 1000 ceramic pots containing food for the afterlife, archaeologist Walter Alva knew his 1987 discovery near the village of Sipán, Peru was of major importance. I can only imagine his euphoria when under the pots he unearthed a sarcophagus of a king in royal splendour, and deeper digs revealed other kings and priests – the Lords of Sipán. There are two ways to get to Sipán; the easy way is to fly from Lima to Chiclayo (which is 30km from Sipán). Or for...

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by Irene Butler – Published in – Air Canada Vacations Magazine, Sun Collection 2008 – 2009 and Travellady.com E-Zine – Our prop-plane droned, dipping its wings left then right for passengers on both sides of the craft to get a good view. A burly fellow named Angel was our pilot – I felt safe. He pointed out the gigantic geoglyphs as we neared each one. “Do you see the monkey? Next will be the bird with a wingspan of over 100m.” My mind swirled with the wonder of the ancient land-bound Nasca people’s mastery of geometry in drawing forms...

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by Irene Butler – Published in TravelLady E-Zine - The sensual greeting of Angostura bitters drifted upward with my first sip. The next sensation was the silky quality of egg white beaten into a frothy head. Then the tang of fresh-squeezed lemon juice tamed the fiery kick of the pisco, yet allowed its redolence to flow through. I looked at my husband Rick; he mimed a “Wow!” We were hooked. Pisco is the national drink of Peru (as Chile also makes this claim, don’t get in the middle of a Peruvian and Chilean disputing this issue) In both countries...

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