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Miss V. Catch her before she leaves
Hi Folks,
Had the pleasure of meeting this cutie. She is about to leave on a long trip.
Later.
Some random thoughts re March / April Peru visit
Hi Guys,
Just wanted to provide some updated information that might be helpful.
Rented a different apartment this time, on Calle Tarata, which is a very quiet street very close to Parque Kennedy. However, make sure the apartment is on the Tarata side of the building and not the Calle Schell side, otherwise you will have street noise. Such is life in Miraflores and you pay to be close to the action. Before I went to my apartment, I needed a late night hotel close to Calle Tarata. Check in went smooth, but then guy tells me no room key, but they will let me in. Fine, I say, as I am going right to bed anyway. Imagine my surprise when the dude opens the door and there is a naked chick lying in the bed! Oops! Almost became my all-time favorite hotel. That would have been a helluva welcome gift!
Tequila Rocks on Avenida Ernesto theíez Canseco is open again. Did not visit this time, but was approached by the doorman whenever I walked by at night. Recognized some Tequila Rock freelancers at Sabor Peruana, so I guess some of the ladies moved while Tequila Rocks was closed.
I used Green Taxi from Jorge Chavez for S /55 to Miraflores. Why anyone would take chances with freelancers or a bus after midnight is beyond me! Always been safe for me since I started using them. To go to the airport I used Gringo Taxi, also for S /55. Always a nice car and Walter's crew was god and punctual. They know how to weave in and out until they clear the traffic.
Knocked Macchu Picchu off the bucket list this time. Used Gringo taxi to get to airport and then Llama Taxi booth in Cusco from airport to hotel. If I recall correctly, that was S /60. Dude seemed friendly and Llama Taxi had good reviews online. He said he can arrange inexpensive tours, so we talked and I explained we just wanted a basic package. Get to his office, agree on the details for S /1200 and then when I go to enter my pin, the machine says something like S /3500. WTF! Now he says it is USD. Why would you not be explicit about currency when not using the native Peruvian currency? Plus he knew I was not American, as we talked about that during the ride. It is a little idiotic to think a non-American tourist would intuitively know a company in Peru does prices in American dollars. I was so angry I left without doing a deal and he basically implied I was an idiot for thinking the price was S /1200. Well I guess not, as I got what I wanted all along the next day for S /1400, which was bus pick-up for 2 from hotel to train station, train ride to Machu Picchu, admission to Machu Picchu, bus ride to top and guide.
Met up with the Sly One again from this board and met Jack Jericho. Sly tipped me off on a party, so we met at the prearranged time for a warm-up and then off we went to meet Jack and the usual night of debauchery ensued. If you are uninhibited and like the thought of a group party, then you must attend one of these. Depending on your energy level, you can pop 2-4 times and meet some cool ladies to hang out with again. Drinks and some snacks included in admission. This is a very affordable and fun adventure and I highly recommend you try it and contact Jack Jericho.
Met the lady posting as SexyGirls and we had some great fun together. My only regret was seeing her just once. Definitely need to see her again, meet her friend Steff and also have the both of them over to my apartment for some fun.
I'm sure I've left some stuff out, but hopefully this helps. That was my 4th trip and 15th month in Peru and I love it. I have made friends and intend to return in January for 2 or 3 months. Feel free to ask any questions if I left out important details.