summer peru project—part 2

As promised, here is the "touristy" aspect of Eamon's mission in Peru. Eamon took most of these pix, but some were taken by my husband, Chris, who traveled on his own to Cusco and Machu Picchu after his time ministering with the team. The chance to see the Inca ruins and the stunning countryside surrounding them was the chance of a lifetime for these two history fanatics!

The classic shot of Machu Picchu that all tourists must get. :)

Eamon at Machu Picchu.

The team camped at the base of Huascaran, the highest tropical mountain in the world. Eamon's camera battery died right before the campout, so this is actually a photo from last year's mission to Peru. But you get the idea... :)

Psalm 121:1 (from The Message) "I look up to the mountains; does my strength come from mountains? No, my strength comes from God, who made heaven, and earth, and mountains."

Peru is a study in climatic diversity, from lush jungles to arid deserts to snowcapped mountains. Trivia: It hasn't rained in Lima for 50 years!

A Cusco-area market.

La Basilica Catedral de Lima.

Convento de San Francisco in Lima.

My favoriate Peru picture. :-)

Psalm 97:5 (from The Message) "The mountains take one look at God and melt, melt like wax before earth's Lord."