We got back from Pucallpa yesterday morning.  I wouldn’t say it’s the most beautiful place I have ever been to and not a Peruvian must see that’s for sure but we had a great time there.  We were mostly visiting Martin’s dad and it was good to spend some time with him and get a sense of where he lives and what he does.  He and Nina adore each other.  It was also good to introduce him to mum and Keith who met us their after traveling down from Chulucanas.  Although, he is in charge of security for a wood company and it was pretty depressing seeing so many trees been cut down though.

We also went for a trip on a boat along the river.  Not the amazon but connected to it.  We went with a woman Martin’s dad knows who took us to the community she is from where people still speak their indigenous language.  It was a gorgeous little town and as always I was moved by how generous people are in welcoming us into their homes.

Probably Pucallpa’s biggest tourist attraction is a floating restaurant on the river where we had a lovely meal.

Apart from that we spent a lot of time hanging at the hotel.  We were all keen to relax a little especially Mum and Keith who were in between a lot of moving around and the hotel had a pool which was all Nina wanted to do.

We also spent a day in Lima on the way there and back.  Most people know I don’t really like Lima that much but this time I had a lovely time. We mainly hung out with Martin’s oldest nephew who took us to his place.  His suburb had a great feel to it  We also visited Lima’s water park.  It was truly amazing.  Just a lot of fountains really but they were so beautiful especially at night with all the lights.  The park was designed to make people aware of water and how to use it better.  There was lots of information about it to read.  I didn’t realise that Lima is the world’s second largest city in a desert.  It was sad to say goodbye to mum and Keith who continue their adventures in Cusco but I guess it won’t be too long until we see them again.

It’s good to be home though.  Really there ain’t nothing like it.  Traveling is great and such a privilege but can be tiring too especially with an almost two year old.