It’s been over 3 1/2 years since we’ve been back to our Peruvian family. Between the pandemic and political upheaval, we postponed travel. We were able to stay in touch through the Internet and we were able to help out financially. The tourist economy on Taquile Island was shattered, so it was good that we were able to help.
A long journey
The trip took four flights. Our Dallas to Miami flight was delayed, so in order not to miss our Miami to Lima flight, we had to change airlines to get a later flight. That meant rerouting her luggage as well. It was a Complete Miracle that our luggage arrived with us in Lima.
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| The Lima-Juliaca flight afforded views of snow-capped Andean peaks (and was a little rough). |
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| Manco Capac airport in Juliaca |
We met our granddaughter for the first time. She is almost 3 1/2 years old. With her sweet cousin, we got some great kids energy.
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| The family met us when we arrived at the hotel, and after a rest, we all went out for chicken dinner. Nine adults and four children ate a magnificent dinner for what it would’ve cost for maybe three people in the United States. We can bring so much abundance |
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| The Llachón branch of the family turned up the next day! |
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| A cargo-laden boat to Taquile |
Taquile Island across the bow
Glad to find your blogspot. I also have compadres on Taquile. I wonder if you know the family of Gonzalo Yucra Huatta and his wife’s brothers, Rosendo, Domingo, and Faustino? My email is framem@hotmail.com. I’d be happy to hear from you. Mary Frame
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