Peru: Sacred Valley and Incan Cities Meets Thread - The DIS Discussion Forums

sayhello · 05-29-2012, 08:06 PM

Please post here if you would like to talk with anyone else who has signed up to travel to Peru with ABD in 2012/2013.

You can also share information/ask questions about the Peru Sacred Valley and Incan Cities ABD.

Please try and keep this thread on topic to discussion and questions about the Peru ABD. Off topic posts will be deleted or moved.

Thanks!
Sayhello

Roll Call:
Mar 23 - 31, 2013 - Bobo912 & son
July 14 - 22, 2013 - queenmother & ? & two teens (16 & 13)
Oct 5 - 13, 2013 - Boardwalk_bride & DH
- standardgirl (Wendy - turning 29 during the trip) & DM Michelle
- abbyjt & ??

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Dec 22 - 30, 2012 - margie100

Boardwalk_bride · 05-30-2012, 07:05 AM

Hi

Myself and DH are booked on the Oct 5, 2013 - Oct 13, 2013 (Adults Only). It is our first ABD and we are so excited! We had planned to do the Germany one this year, but ended up going on our own instead. We had a great time, but realized that we would like to try a guided tour, as it is tiring always trying to figure out things on your own!

The most south I have ever been is Florida (WDW), so I am really looking forward to Peru! If anyone has any tips either from their ABD to Peru, visiting on their own, or planning their upcoming ABD, I would love to hear them! We have not done any planning yet since it is so far away.

tufbuf · 05-30-2012, 10:33 AM

This is an amazing trip!! We did it June last year and we had a blast. Some tips I can offer, pack clothes for layering. It is very cool in the mornings and evenings and warm during the day especially under the sun. Try not to get water in your mouth in the Urubamba River. I would not recommend jumping in either. If you plan to use US dollars as currency, make sure you have crispy, new-looking ones. They are very prejudiced about wrinkled old bills especially those with creases. My hubby ended up giving them the whole pile of cash for them to choose since it is such a hassle! Have room in your luggage to bring home high quality woven products! They have beautiful ponchos and sweaters and even runners as accents for your home. We also enjoyed Peruvian food.

There you go! Hope that helped a bit.

Boardwalk_bride · 05-30-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tufbuf

This is an amazing trip!! We did it June last year and we had a blast. Some tips I can offer, pack clothes for layering. It is very cool in the mornings and evenings and warm during the day especially under the sun. Try not to get water in your mouth in the Urubamba River. I would not recommend jumping in either. If you plan to use US dollars as currency, make sure you have crispy, new-looking ones. They are very prejudiced about wrinkled old bills especially those with creases. My hubby ended up giving them the whole pile of cash for them to choose since it is such a hassle! Have room in your luggage to bring home high quality woven products! They have beautiful ponchos and sweaters and even runners as accents for your home. We also enjoyed Peruvian food.

There you go! Hope that helped a bit.

Thank you so much for your response! We are Canadian, so we won't have US$ with us. Good to know about the river! We are really looking forward to the food....we used to have a South American restaurant (with food from all the regions) by our house, but it closed, and it was our favourite!

Karabee · 05-30-2012, 07:35 PM

Boardwalk Bride - Were thinking of signing up for that same trip! Our goal is adults only. It's just actually putting the money down this early on a trip...Im a planner but that gives me anxiety! Hopefully we will be joining you though!

Boardwalk_bride · 05-30-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Karabee

Boardwalk Bride - Were thinking of signing up for that same trip! Our goal is adults only. It's just actually putting the money down this early on a trip...Im a planner but that gives me anxiety! Hopefully we will be joining you though!

Trust me, I know exactly what you mean! The two reasons why we choose to do it was 1) to get the discount through DU and 2) so I didn't spend another month(s) changing my mind of where I want to go next

That would be awesome if you joined so that I "knew" someone else going!

kristilew · 08-25-2012, 06:12 PM

But didn't the count increase by your group? I think the price must have gone up because of your booking.

Bobo912 · 08-25-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kristilew

But didn't the count increase by your group? I think the price must have gone up because of your booking.

When we booked there were 17 already, so we made the total go up to 19. I guess somebody cancelled because now it's 17 including us. I thiink the price went up around 10 days after we booked.

dizneekrazee · 02-26-2013, 05:35 PM

They have been found alive and well. They were not aware ppl were looking for them. They were in the Amazonian region headed to Ecuador & fell off the grid. The bike shop they work for is 10 minutes from my house.

Bobo912 · 02-26-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dizneekrazee

They have been found alive and well. They were not aware ppl were looking for them. They were in the Amazonian region headed to Ecuador & fell off the grid. The bike shop they work for is 10 minutes from my house.

Apparently the families still haven't heard from them. Hopefully, they will hear from them tomorrow, when supposedly they will arrive in Ecuador. The young man's mother posted on Facebook that she is waiting for proof.

https://www.facebook.com/MissingInPe...ieNeal?fref=ts

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Have you talked to ABD about any of this? Do they seem concerned?

I haven't called ABD because I really haven't been all that concerned. If the reports from Peru's Minister of Tourism that the two cyclists have been found turns out to be false, then I will be more concerned and I will call. The embassy warning only mentioned a threat through the end of Februrary, so I was hoping that in the next few weeks the State Dept. might feel the situation had changed for the better.

sayhello · 02-26-2013, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizneekrazee

They have been found alive and well. They were not aware ppl were looking for them. They were in the Amazonian region headed to Ecuador & fell off the grid. The bike shop they work for is 10 minutes from my house.

So glad to hear that. I *hope* it's true!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobo912

Apparently the families still haven't heard from them. Hopefully, they will hear from them tomorrow, when supposedly they will arrive in Ecuador. The young man's mother posted on Facebook that she is waiting for proof.

https://www.facebook.com/MissingInPe...ieNeal?fref=ts

I haven't called ABD because I really haven't been all that concerned. If the reports from Peru's Minister of Tourism that the two cyclists have been found turns out to be false, then I will be more concerned and I will call. The embassy warning only mentioned a threat through the end of Februrary, so I was hoping that in the next few weeks the State Dept. might feel the situation had changed for the better.

I hope they really are OK. And I'm glad you're not concerned. I hope it all blows over soon.

Sayhello

Bobo912 · 02-27-2013, 06:22 AM

I probably shouldn't have read the posts on Facebook. I've had some time for my imagination to run away with me and now I'm worried. I'll probably call today and let ABD reassure me.

sayhello · 02-27-2013, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobo912

I probably shouldn't have read the posts on Facebook. I've had some time for my imagination to run away with me and now I'm worried. I'll probably call today and let ABD reassure me.

Let us know what they say!

Sayhello

05-29-2012, 08:06 PM	#1
sayhello Have Camera, Will Travel Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 8,760	Peru: Sacred Valley and Incan Cities Meets Thread Please post here if you would like to talk with anyone else who has signed up to travel to Peru with ABD in 2012/2013. You can also share information/ask questions about the Peru Sacred Valley and Incan Cities ABD. Please try and keep this thread on topic to discussion and questions about the Peru ABD. Off topic posts will be deleted or moved. Thanks! Sayhello Roll Call: Mar 23 - 31, 2013 - Bobo912 & son July 14 - 22, 2013 - queenmother & ? & two teens (16 & 13) Oct 5 - 13, 2013 - Boardwalk_bride & DH - standardgirl (Wendy - turning 29 during the trip) & DM Michelle - abbyjt & ?? Previous: Dec 22 - 30, 2012 - margie100 Last edited by sayhello; 02-03-2013 at 09:39 AM.

05-30-2012, 10:33 AM	#3
tufbuf Disney Addict! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 731	This is an amazing trip!! We did it June last year and we had a blast. Some tips I can offer, pack clothes for layering. It is very cool in the mornings and evenings and warm during the day especially under the sun. Try not to get water in your mouth in the Urubamba River. I would not recommend jumping in either. If you plan to use US dollars as currency, make sure you have crispy, new-looking ones. They are very prejudiced about wrinkled old bills especially those with creases. My hubby ended up giving them the whole pile of cash for them to choose since it is such a hassle! Have room in your luggage to bring home high quality woven products! They have beautiful ponchos and sweaters and even runners as accents for your home. We also enjoyed Peruvian food. There you go! Hope that helped a bit. __________________ ABD-2013(CR),2012(Greece/Alpine Magic),2011 (Peru & Ecuador),2010 (SWS),2009 (CKL),2008 (VI); DCL-2007 (DW 3n),2008 (DM 7n WC),2010 (11n Med),2011 (DD 3n,7n MR,DD 4n),2012 (DFMV 7nWC,5nCan DM,5n DD),2013(3n DD,12n Med DM),DParis 09/09-WDW (Boardwalk) 12/06-DL (Grand Californian) 09/05-WDW (AK Lodge) 10/04 WDW (Coronado Springs) 06/03-DL 09/00-WDW (All Star Music) 10/98-WDW (Port Orleans) 11/97-DL Jun92 Last edited by tufbuf; 05-30-2012 at 10:34 AM. Reason: Typos

05-30-2012, 07:35 PM	#5
Karabee DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northeast Posts: 914	Boardwalk Bride - Were thinking of signing up for that same trip! Our goal is adults only. It's just actually putting the money down this early on a trip...Im a planner but that gives me anxiety! Hopefully we will be joining you though! __________________ Missing the Mouse! Places checked off the hotel list : Poly, Poly CL, SSR, BC, DI, AKL, OKW, GF, WL, CBR, POR, POP

02-26-2013, 05:35 PM	#9
dizneekrazee Fullfilling my bucket list, one vacation at a time.... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,873	They have been found alive and well. They were not aware ppl were looking for them. They were in the Amazonian region headed to Ecuador & fell off the grid. The bike shop they work for is 10 minutes from my house. __________________ DBF & I DS14 DS9 DS7 DLR-A handful of times as a kid, and at least once a year (usually more), since 2002.Walt Disney Family Museum 3/12Club 33 8/12, 5/13Pixar Animation Studio Tour 1/13Aulani 4/13Walt's Apartment 5/13 Last edited by dizneekrazee; 02-26-2013 at 05:49 PM.

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05-30-2012, 07:05 AM	#2
Boardwalk_bride Married in WDW :) Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2,028	Hi Myself and DH are booked on the Oct 5, 2013 - Oct 13, 2013 (Adults Only). It is our first ABD and we are so excited! We had planned to do the Germany one this year, but ended up going on our own instead. We had a great time, but realized that we would like to try a guided tour, as it is tiring always trying to figure out things on your own! The most south I have ever been is Florida (WDW), so I am really looking forward to Peru! If anyone has any tips either from their ABD to Peru, visiting on their own, or planning their upcoming ABD, I would love to hear them! We have not done any planning yet since it is so far away.

08-25-2012, 06:12 PM	#7
kristilew DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coastal NC Posts: 1,795	But didn't the count increase by your group? I think the price must have gone up because of your booking.

02-27-2013, 06:22 AM	#12
Bobo912 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,349	I probably shouldn't have read the posts on Facebook. I've had some time for my imagination to run away with me and now I'm worried. I'll probably call today and let ABD reassure me.