How Lucky We Were

Our trip was truly a blessed one. Throughout our trip in Lima, about which we had been warned, we had no problems with pickpockets or thievery of any kind. When we came to Machu Picchu, it began to rain just as we headed up the hill; by the time we got into the park, the sun came out and we had a glorious day. The weather in Quito was cool, and despite threatening weather, we only had a few sprinkles. The seas were calm around the Galapagos; the snorkeling could not have been better. Other than one hot day in Puerto Ayora and a deluge the morning we left, the weather cooperated in every way. Additionally we had terrific guides; every planned stop worked perfectly; all of our trains, planes, and boats were on time; none of our transportation broke down (well, one bus was a little late, but it was a nominal delay); no one fell; although we had a few illnesses, they were nothing unexpected and within a day or two, nearly everyone felt better; and our group got along well. We had a terrific trip and we are grateful that so much went right!