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PE293	Airline Tickets I am currenlty doing voluntary work in South America and would like to fly home to Britain from Lima at the end of September. Unfortunately buying a ticket in South America is very expensive, where as buying one in Britain is much cheaper, but tickets have to be posted to a UK address to qualify for UK prices, and are only despached 10 days before a flight. So is there anybody in Britain planning to fly to Lima around that time who could carry a ticket for me? I would pay a small courier fee. Please contact me if you can help. Sarah Bailey bailes2@doctors.org.uk July 23, 2001
PE292	Hiking in Huaraz I'm currently in Huaraz and looking for partners to do some hiking with. I don't climb and I'm no masochist, but I'm reasonably fit and adapted to the altitude. So I would like to go on an average 3 - 10 day trip within the next days. I'm 28, male, easy to get along with and reasonably funny for a German. Fluent in English and French, my Spanish is ok. Joachim schettel@aol.com July 23, 2001
PE291	Incredible Jungle Guide and More Yure Chavez knows his birds,animals, plants, insects. He was our guide last year at Manu Wildlife Ctr. and has since assisted us on other trips near Cusco. He is an introspective guy, 25 years old, with a great sense of humor and a conscience. He is a tourist guide and operator who can help you see and understand the cloud and rain forests of Manu, the Tambopata-P. Maldonado area, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Inca Trail. He'll prevent your foibles (like not tucking in your pants legs) His written and spoken English are terrific. Contact him at: yure_c@yahoo.com phones: home in Cusco: 51 84 251483; cell: 51 84 625267. jane heart jheart@maineline.net June 6, 2001
PE290	Companion for hiking around Huaraz I am looking for hiking companion(s) to travel with in the Cordierra Blanca, starting around June 28th. Plan on climbing to the saddle between Alpamayo and Quitaraju, climbing to the summit of Nevado Pisco, and posssibly Ishinka or Chopicalqui. Basically, I'm up for long hard walks with crampons and ropes, not really technical rock climbing, but high altitude hiking. Leaving the 15th of July, and don't have any set timetable for one hike or another. Stephen Ruddock photosteve_2000@yahoo.com June 4, 2001
PE289	Inca Trail Just how in shape do you have to be to do the whole Inca trail? I am wondering about the effect the altitude will have on my energy. I am used to hiking, etc in low altitudinal levels. Also, related is ..... is there any precautionary medicine I should take that will help if I get any altiude sickness symptoms? Nancy Hamm nnhamm@hotmail.com June 3, 2001
PE288	Inca Trail August 2001 I am looking for companions to hike the Inca Trail during the later part of the week of August 13 . I plan to hire porters, and to arrive in Cuzco about August 11 ( arriving in Peru on August 2 ). I am a New Yorker, early 40's , and I speak Spanish. Cynthia Gehan cgehan@hotmail.com May 29, 2001
PE287	Virgen del Carmen- Paucartambo (accomodation and transport) Does anyone know the exact dates for the Virgen del Carmen festival in Paucartambo (Sacred Valley). Also, any information on the festival itself would be appreciated. Also, any information on how to get there from Cusco? What about accomodation in Paucartambo during the festival. Is it possible to get to Tres Cruces during the festival? Thank you Ryan Fox rfoxphoto@hotmail.com May 25, 2001
PE286	Work in Peru Greetings, Just returned after 1,5 years in Peru. Going back in October. Would like to do business in Loreto or San Martin, am looking for partners. Nothing solid at present, considering tourism and/or pub. Recien retorne despues 1,5 anos en Peru. Regreso en Octubre. Quisera hacer negocios en Loreto o San Martin, buscando a companeros. Nada concreto por esto momento, posiblemente turismo y/o pub. Espero a su respuesta, Erik erik.wegge@eudoramail.com May 23, 2001
PE285	Work in South America Greetings, Just returned after 1,5 years in Peru. Going back to South America in October. Would like to do business in Peru or Ecuador, am looking for partners. Nothing solid at present, considering tourism and/or pub. Recien retorne despues 1,5 anos en Peru. Regreso en Octubre. Quisera hacer negocios en Ecuador o Peru, buscando a companeros. Nada concreto por esto momento, posiblemente turismo y/o pub. Espero a su respuesta, Erik erik.wegge@eudoramail.com May 22, 2001
PE284	Manu or Tambopata Two of us departing San Francisco to Peru on May 18th are looking for information on Manu and Tambopata. Has anyone been to Manu? How do we get there? Which is the better jungle excursion? Christy Johnston jjohnst@pacbell.net May 10, 2001
PE283	Rainy season query We are considering a trip to Cuzco area in early January, but are concerned about the rainy season. Are the mountains obscured by clouds all the time or are there opportunities for alpine scenery? Is a trip to the fringe of the Amazon feasible at that time? How rainy is "rainy"? LOUIS ACKER ackerlouis@hotmail.com May 8, 2001
PE282	Manu or Tambopata Two of us departing San Francisco to Peru on May 18th are looking for information on Manu and Tambopata. Has anyone been to Manu? How do we get there? Which is the better jungle excursion? Christy Johnston jjohnst@pacbell.ne May 8, 2001
PE277	Backpacking Inca Trail to Mac Picc - Looking for Companions I plan to backpack the Inca Trail and carry all my own food and gear. Tentative start date is 12/18/01. Am looking for like minded individuals in the challenge. I will be 44 this year and am in decent shape today. I plan to spend a good part of this year training for the 33mile hike as well as the altitude. Anyone interested????  Wilbur4s@earthlink.net February/2001
PE275	Travel Partners I will be arriving in Punta Arenas, Chile around the 18th March 2001 having treked in the Andes. I plan to spend about a week in Tierra del Fuego, followed by flying to La Paz and travelling across Peru to Lima taking in lake Titicaca and some Inca trails. At the moment this is planned to take 1-2 weeks after which it is off for a few days in Easter Island after which I head west to Papete, Fiji etc. Company welcome, I am interested in seeing the sites of Peru, and Easter Island, and also being out in the wilds. FYI I am a 42 year old English guy taking a long break from the rat race, currently in Santiago. E-mail welcomed. Barry Butler barry.butler@cwcom.net February/15/2001
PE274	Amazon Hi! I'm in Tarapoto right now and want to head to Yurimaguas next week to travel down the river to Iquitos. I'm going to do a jungle trip from Lagunas (Sol 70/day). As I'm travelling alone I'd love to find someone to do it with! Anybody going in this direction right now? Or going to be in Iquitos in about 2 weeks? Please contact me: dorea@ekno.com Happy travels Dorea dorea@ekno.com February/15/2001
PE273	Inca Trail Greetings. We are a young Irish couple (mid 40´s :-) proposing to trek the Inca Trail in early may. We welcome any advice/warnings/cavets/etc on Cusco, the Nazca lines, Lima or lake Titicaca. Should we consider packing food for the trek? fiachra.j@virgin.net 02/03/01
PE272	El Gran Pajaten + Amazon In an exhibition in the Museo de la Nacion in Lima I came across the ruin site El Gran Pajaten. It seems to be in the middle of nowhere, in the northern Peruvian Andes, east of Trujillo. It is possible to get there, and people who've been there told me it's worth all the struggle. Great scenery on the 3-day hike and fascinating ruins. I'm looking for someone to share this adventure with, starting around Nov.8th. Afterwards I'll travel down the Amazon, from Yurimaguas to Lagunas, where I want to visit the Jungle-Reserve whose name I'm constantly forgetting, and on to Iquitos and Brazil. I'd love to find a travel partner for this trip. Please contact me: Dorea dorea@ekno.com November 1, 2000

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Contact info for United Mice for Machu Picchu trek ? Hi does any one have contact info for united mice? Lalitha lalitha_rajagopalan@yahoo.com November 2, 2000

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Inca Trail travel partner wanted I am looking for a travel partner to hike the Inca Trail right after Christmas (~Dec. 27-30.) I might then like to take banana boats from Pucallpa to Iquitos, or go to the rainforest canopy. I am a 43YO gringa physician on an extended stay in South America and would also be interested in traveling elsewhere in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Galapagos, Argentina, & Chile. I hope to hear from you.Enjoy the journey! JP Pizzino jp_pizzino@yahoo.com October 31, 2000

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PERU INFO PLEASE? hello, I am a 9th grade student in Kentucky.. My social studies has been doing a UN project for the past few months, and its time for me to present on Peru. the only problem is that i have nothing on the types of houses Peruvians live in now, or what they lived in before (ex: adobe?)... If you have any information, please repy to my email address if at all possible...Links, or straight up info would be greatly appreciated.. Thankyou.. good bye:) Megan Southworth tatermay8514@hotmail.com November 1, 2000

PE268	dry nights in the jungle? Help! My husband is returning to Manu in February to work on a canopy walkway project at Manu Wildlife Center. We have been there before; it is an amazing place. He seeks help with avoiding a month of clammy, damp sheets each night. Does anyone have suggestions for something he can take to mitigate the dampness of the cotton sheets? He says it really interferes with his sleep. ( I had no such problem but he's a sensitive guy!) Someone out there must have a hint. I had thought about a silk sleep sack. thanks! jane heart jheart@nemaine.com 10/08/00
PE266	Rooms in Lima (Surquillo Dist) The friendly guide, Guillermo Llanos, offers 2 rooms in his home at $12/pp per night including breakfast. There is hot water and cable (in the living room) Each room acomodates 2 people. The household is Guillermo, his aunt (a retired teacher), his cousin (a doctor/epidemiologist) a dog and a large tortoise. The house is opposite a small park in a safe neighborhood, 5 minutes from Miraflores. Guillermo has a cab, can do airport pickups, tours etc. House phone is 51 1 4496346 (his aunt does not speak English), Guillermo's cell phone is (51 1) 8614094. you can also reach him via email at: roblagos@ec-red.com or gllanos5@yahoo.com. He does not check email daily though. He is our friend of 6 years, we recommend him highly! jane heart jheart@nemaine.com 9-26-00
PE265	Shuttle needed to Putina Punku near San Juan Del Oro I am looking for someone with a four wheel drive ruck to take 4 ppl. and some equipment from Juliaca to San Juan del Oro. If you can make recommendations please email me. Ciao Eric becker@raftmontana.com 9-26-00
PE264	Strikes In response to the recent hike in diesel prices, public transportation strikes in Lima began today, Monday September 25. The strike is expected to last through Wednesday. Road blocks from the south were removed this morning by police forces but travellers should expect delays in any attempt to travel in or around Lima. Taxis are still available, though decreased in number, and prices for city travel are higher than normal. 9-25-00
PE262	Machu Picchu December Travel I am considering travelling to Machu Pichu late December, but I've heard that this is the height or the rainy season? Is this a foolish time to see the ruins at their most magnificent?!? Virginia gwampi@hotmail.com 9-19-00
PE261	Climbing, Trekking, Surfing partners wanted 33 year old male from California looking for travel partners for trip starting Oct 10th in Peru. I will be going to Machu Picchu first, then I'm flexible, possibly Ecuador or Bolivia. I would like to hike a couple big peaks in Ecuador and also surf there, and also check out the amazon. Sean Kelsey xxer@yahoo.com 9-19-00
PE260	Recommendations for Lake Titicaca Hi, a friend and I will be going to South America for a while (11/2000 - 03/2001), passing Lake Titicaca (01/2001). I was wondering if someone has already visited some places there and could recommend them (or maybe warn us as well). Mike mikeflam@gmx.de 9-19-00
PE259	Motor cycle in Peru Attention!  We are two Danish guys who would like to see Peru on Motor bikes.   Information on how to rent or buy 2 bikes in Lima wanted.  Will arrive September 24th. Holger Vestergaard holgerverstergaard@hotmail.com 9/13/00
PE258	Friendly guide in Lima I would like to recommend a very good guide I know in Lima.  Guillermo Llanos is an experienced guide who arranges custom tours in Lima and other parts of Peru.  He speaks English very well and brings a really good sense of humor and knowledge of Peru to his customers.  He can be reached at gllanos5@yahoo.com. Gail Irene Johnson sseeblueriver@yahoo.com 9/13/00
PE257	Alegria Tours in Nasca - not that good after all Alegria Tours in Nazca were the most recommended agency whenever we asked about Nazca; however, our experience was by far the worse we had in three months in Peru. To make a long story short, their tour to the Chauchilla cemetery sucked (it lasted 10 minutes and the guide would ask us to hurry up whenever we stop to admire the scenery or whatever), and their flight above the lines...never happened!!! Apparently, they overbook and then bump people by giving them excuses and making them stay another day or two (usually at their own hotel) because, after all, you go to Nazca to see the lines, right? Advice: go directly to the airport and book the flight with them, it's 5 bucks more, but you don't get bumped!!! Alejandra Quintero alequin@bigfoot.com 9/13/00
PE254	Bicycle Air Cargo Does anyone have experience in shipping a bicycle to Lima as cargo as opposed to checked baggage?  I have heard that you have to pay hefty import taxes.  Is this true?   Any advice or info would be helpful.  Thanks Derek Rowney d_rowney@hotmail.com 9/13/00
PE252	Looking for apartment I am a middle aged women looking for an apt. to rent in the Cusco area, as I am relocating to this area for quite a few months. May consider sharing an apt. or home with someone else. Have an interest in the ancient healing methods of the Inca as well as their philosophy. I am certified in TEFL. Any leads in teaching English would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Margaret Horrocks Margaret Horrocks margaretopel@yahoo.com   8/25/00
PE250	Private Guide If you are coming to Peru, especially to Lima, and plan to stay for a short or long term, I can suggest you good tour guides Julie juvicc@hotmail.com 8/21/00
PE241	Looking for a Professor of Education Hello- I teach at a university in the U.S.- I will be going to Peru March 17 2001 and I would like to visit a university who has or is considering starting a counseling program for children in the schools. I would also enjoy visiting some schools and universities. If any one can help me with some contact information, I would appreciate it. Carolyn Stone cstone@unf.edu 8/1/00
PE240	Crossing Titicaca by ferry I would like to go from Bolivia to peru via Ferry. Tentative time July 2001. I will travel with my wife and 9 year old son. I need Ferry info and any relevant info including URLs. Thanks, Gustavo gustavo@kodak.com 8/1/00
PE237	mystery town near Macchu Picchu I heard from a friend about leaving from Cusco by bus for a town with apparently particularly beautiful ruins. You then stay the night there in a hostal, and hike from there the next day, meeting up with any Macchu Picchu hikers a day later along the trail. He couldn't remember the name of the town, and when HE went there wasn't the restriction of having to have a guide for M.P., so I doubt if I could even do this little side trip unaccompanied. But if I could get a guide to do it, does the site ring a bell for anyone so I could find out more about it? Thanks! Priya raju_priya@hotmail.com  7/6/2000
PE235	Spanish school in Cusco I'd like to give a recommendation for the Inca's Language School in Cusco. I know the owner, Kristina Fernandez who set up the school with her sister. She's a very reliable, friendly woman who is very professional with regard to her school. The school is cheaper than some other schools in Cusco, but offers a lot of extra's, like salsa classes and stays with host families. You will find them at Calle Saphi 652 in Cusco. E-mail: incas@telser.com.pe Internet: http://orbita.starmedia.com/~incaslanguage Barbara van Ulzen bvanulzen@ekno.com 7/6/2000
PE234A	reservations in Aguas calientes We stayed in La Cabana,which had at least ten empty rooms a couple weeks ago- we were at first nonplussed that they bungled our reservations, after calling and reconfirming in Cuzco, but got a lovely room with a balcony overlooking the town nontheless. We found that the word "reservation" caused more confusion than anything everywhere we stayed except for the Loreto in Cuzco. Just showing up and asking for a room seemed sufficient. There seem to be a lot more hostals in Aguas Calientes than tourists, judging from our experience during the tourist high season (end of June this year). My advice to you is not to fear to play it by ear in Aguas Calientes. JEFF PARFITT BECCAJEFF@WORLDNET.ATT.NET 7/12/2000
PE298A	train from Huancayo to Huancavelica Passanger Train from Lima to Oroya and Huancayo(Huancayo is the next city from Oroya,7 hours from Lima) is not running during this season but if you want to experience to travel in a peruvian train I suggest you the Huancayo Huancavelica train is an old typical , but secure, peruvian train (train ticket cost $ 4.00 Dollars) , this region is rarely visited by tourist so you will see the real peruvian andean life. From Huancavelica you can take the bus to Ayacucho and to Cuzco. Thanks Peru Andino peruandino@mixmail.com 7/6/2000
PE295	Teaching opportunities I am planning on travelling to Peru in the fall and am looking to extend my stay by trying to teach English if possible. If anyone has any tips or leads please let me know. I am Canadian/British and have some literacy teaching skills, but not specifically ESL. Any ideas out there??? Appreciate hearing from you. Annie Creighton anniekc@kos.net 6/12/00
PE290	Lima-Cuzco flights http://perutraveller.cjb.net The travel agency on this website is absolutely fantastic. They were very careful with my credit card transactions and were generally accomodating with last minute flight changes. They even met us at the airport early in the morning to deliver our tickets. ***Make sure to ask for seats on the LEFT side of the plane for the Lima-Cuzco flight to get the best view of the Andes*** nathalie nabejero@excite.com 5/30/00
PE289	Cusco Agency Scam Don't let the tour agencies sucker you into getting a porter with them by telling you they have to buy extra tickets for porters to enter the Inca Trail. There are plenty of extra hands along the trail on the first and second day--people live there! They are honest and looking for work, and all of the money you give will go to them. If you're concerned with porter treatment, don't go with Andean Explorers Cusco. They're on the Plaza de Armas. They charged us a fee for the porter, then once on the trail we found we didn't have one. They expected the guide and the cook to do the portering as well, when they had a lot of things to carry already. I don't even know if any portion of our "porter fee" went to them. nathalie nabejero@excite.com 5/30/00
PE286	Source for Peru Domestic Flights I had an earlier post requesting Info. on reserving tickets for air travel in Peru before arriving. I got a reply w/ the e-mail of a travel agent in Peru that will take reservations via e-mail & meet you at the airport. They do speak English, but I believe you have to pay cash for your ticket. The e-mail is: raymi_travels@perusat.net.pe  I got a 1-way flight from Lima to Cusco for $58US, plus a $15US service charge for delivery of the ticket at the Lima airport. Their driver met me at the airport at 4:00am, just outside the Customs area, drove me over to the domestic terminal, and helped me check in for my flight to Cusco (TANS Airline). I´d say it was worth the $15, plus no wasted time hanging around trying to arrange a flight. Good Luck & Safe Travels! Ted Brown tedshred@mindspring.com 5/23/00
PE286A	Travel Agency in Peru http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Cabana/6110/   The travel agency I went with (Pentagrama) was sponsored by the Peru Traveler Guide. They provided such great customer service and were very accomodating with the changes in my itinerary. No extra fees were charged to me and their prices were very competitive. They were very careful with the credit card transactions--almost too cautious, which was fine with me. They also provide airport delivery for a tip which you decide. We gave them $7 for delivering three tickets. nathalie nabejero@excite.com 5/30/00
PE284A	RE: Connection in Lima Airport In order to determine the appropriate minimum connecting time for any airport, all you need to do is as any travel agent or your primary (international) airline. This is referred to as MCT or minimum connecting time, and can be determined by providing the city in which you will be connecting, the two airlines, and which flight will be international or domestic. This time should never be shortened as both the airlines and the airport authorities set this time. In many cases you may want a longer connection. I am a travel agent and I have seen all too many missed connections. Finally, the best way to insure valid connections is to book the entire itinerary together. Many major airlines (i.e. American Airlines) will help you when there have been delays, but only if they can see your connecting flights on the same booking with their own flights. Discuss all of this with a professional travel agent. Dave dhodge16@home.com 08/16/00
PE284	RE: Connection in Lima airport An hour's layover is chancy.  Customs go at a snail's pace for one aircraft full of passengers, even with all the booths open.  We could have made our flight with only an hour layover, but it would've been close and I'd have been tense.  Might as well take the next flight out.  There are so many, and there are several airlines to go with.  If you risk it, ask your travel agent what happens should you be delayed.  They may charge a fee for changing to a later flight at the last hour. nathalie nabejero@excite.com 5/30/00
PE283A	Re: Lima hotel Great little hotel in Lima is Posada del Parque. Owner Leo speaks many languages, will pick you up at the sirport anytime of day or night. Very reliable and freindly. In some guidebooks, or look it up: http://www.rcp.net.pe/laposadadelparque resposada@hotmail.com Tamara fango@gowebway.com 6/6/00
PE281	Domestic Flights Within Peru I was wondering if there are any flights that currently go from Ayacucho to Cuzco. Thank you. Chris Swearingen ckswear@aol.com 5/18/00
PE281A	RE: Domestic flights within Peru I don't know about the flights, but these people helped me so much with my trip itinerary (they run a travel agency in Lima). Their prices were competitive too, even with the prices I found once I got to Peru. Can't hurt to ask. "Cristian Vidal" perutraveller@geocities.com and "Mary Serrano P." mary@pentagrama.com nathalie nabejero@excite.com 5/30/00
PE280	travel agent (and more) in Cusco Wilbert Salas has been arranging all sorts of things for us in Cusco since we first met him in 1995. He is reliable, honest and resourceful. Has a great sense of humor and knows everyone, speaks good English and 6 other languages. He can hook you up with whatver you need to satisfy your interests (textiles, shamans, healers, music, all of Peru and Bolivia) Wilbert will guide himself (including the IT) or will send you with his brother or a group. If you have the time and interest to visit a Quechua village, he'll take you 4 hours from Cusco to his home village of Colcha, an incredible treat! He can arrange jungle trips and take you himself, take you to Paucartambo and Tres Cruces for the festival. His webpage has some interesting translating quirks: www.welsat.com and you can e-mail him at: welsat@terra.com.pe cellphone is 84 650205 and telefax at the office is 84 236927. Buen Viaje! jane heart jheart@nemaine.com 5/15/00
PE277	puno resources We have had great success working with Wilber Castillo of Andenes Tours (offices in Juliaca and Puno) on all sorts of travel arrangements in the past few years. In Puno he is at Jr. Tacna #300, telefax 054 363383 and cel. 622284, in Juliaca at Jr. San Roman # 204-A telefax 054 328635. He can accomodate small requests as well as large groups and is prompt, responsive, honest, has a good sense of humor and kind, helpful staff. When we were unable to cross to Bolivia in April, due to the political crisis, he somehow got us rerouted to Lima in time to make our international flight, we had been told there were no seats. He knows the area and can customize to suit individual interests/needs. Prices are reasonable. We also recommend Henry Vallejo as a terrific and knowledgeable guide, great English too. You can reach him via Wilber or email him at pioneros06@yahoo.com  He is a student and documentary film maker, very knowledgeable about cultural, spiritual matters and practices. For very clean hotels in the expensive (for Peru) range, lots of hot water and services, good breakfasts included for the $52-55. double room rate: Hotel Colon Inn colon.mail@cosipidata.com.pe(, a bit noisy due to location) and Qelqatoni at Jr. Tarapaca # 355 telef. 054366172 qelqatani@punonet.com Qelqatoni has huge comfortable rooms with heaters, nice staff very quiet and just behind carless Lima street where all the banks etc are located. For cheaper digs: we met a couple travelling around the world for a year who were at Hostal Uros for about $7. per night, they said it was clean, safe, convenient and had soap and toilet paper, towels too! If you want a reed boat built and shipped talk to the secretary of the Uros Islands, Hector Suana Colla or write to him at Isla Sta Maria, Presidente de Tupire, Correo Central, Puno (you can write in English if need be) There is a telephone somewhere for Uros, maybe informacion has it? For an inspiring stay on Amantani,stay with our friend Juan Mamani Cari, in Inkatiana, and his family for maybe 13 soles a night (or less) including 3 meals and boat fare. Take warm clothes and some fruit or goodies for the island folk. Ask Juan about the bakery project which is helping young islanders learn a trade to use on the mainland and supplyhing the island with bread, formerly purchased only in Puno, a 4 hour boat ride. Juan is a natural community organizer and has many terrific ideas for grassroots projects on this enchanting island. jane heart jheart@nemaine.com 5/15/00
PE274	super tourist agent in Cajamarca Just back from 6 weeks in Peru and first time in Cajamarca. We luckily found Ivan Jaime Lastres of Inca Baths Tours located on the Plaza de Armas, Jr. Amalia Puga, 653. telefax: 821828. email bvedi@yahoo.com. He was able to quickly put together activities for our family, and later t to move our 20something backpacking kids to cheaper safe housing and advise them on treks. Ivan lived in the USA for 12 years and speaks amazing English with flawless slang and idioms, he is great fun and we were terrifically impressed by his universal goodwill. He spent days assisting some young Japanese women who had had ALL their stuff ripped off in a taxi scam. jane heart jheart@nemaine.com 4/27/2000
PE273	guide in Lima For first time Lima visitors we recommend Eder Marlon Pena DaDavila for all museums and other Lima touring needs. We have known him since 1995 and have recommended his services to many satisfied visitors. His English is impeccable and he is available for translation needs. Cell phone is 8678889 in Lima. jane heart jheart@nemaine.com 4/27/2000
PE272	guides and casa familiar in Trujillo Excellent guides in English and Spanish for the marvels around Trujillo, Chiclayo etc. are Carmen Luz Bravo and Michael White of Trujillo. Their knowledge about places such as Chan Chan, El Brujo, Las Huacas del Sol y de la Luna is comprehensive and seemingly inexhaustible. E-mail is: microbewhite@yahoo.com, phone is 44243347. We had comfortable, clean and fun housing at their nearby relatives for $5. per night/person. You can contact Micahel or Clara for this or directly to Altemira Bravo Diaz de Mejia and her husband Luis Mejia (neither speak English) at 291796 in Trujillo. The house is in the Santa Maria district, about a 10 minute walk from the Plaza, at Toparpa No. 431. They are used to having guests and students and permit cooking. They also have one of the unique hairless dogs of northern Peru! jane heart jheart@nemaine.com 4/27/2000
PE271	great driver in Lima We have known Guillermo Llanos for 5 years, having met him when he worked at Hostal Torreblanca in Miraflores. He and his brothers now have a driving service with reliable later model cars in Lima. His English is good, he will meet you at the airport, take you anywhere in or around Lima and out of town (Cajamarca, his hometown, Arequipa, etc. ) He is honest, kind, has a great sense of humor and can be reached by cell phone in Lima at 8893637. A 24 hour phone is 8852163. He can help with some translation, do some museum guiding. jane heart jheart@nemaine.com 4/27/2000
PE262	Looking for work in cafe, bar, or restaurant I am a 28 year old Canadian female with 7 years waitressing experience (fine dining and cocktail waitressing), and I am looking for work in a restaurant, bar or cafe. I am currently travelling in South America, and would like to settle down for awhile and work. I am quadrilingual (English, German, French and Spanish), so I would be able to deal with customers from different parts of the world. Does anyone have any info on how I could find a job? Hoping to hear from you... Zilya zil88@hotmail.com 4/11/2000

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