La Vida Linda en Lima

What is the perfect way to recover from four long days on the Inca Trail? Getting the royal treatment from our cousin's in-laws in Lima. Last summer my cousin Timmy married a lovely woman named Rocio who was born and raised in Peru. They arrived at Machu Picchu the same day we did, although they took the lazy route via train. (I might add that this was also therefore the dry route.) The next day we all flew to Lima and were embraced, literally, by her entire family: aunts, uncles, cousins - from both sides of her family. Their hospitality, warmth, humor and generosity left me breathless and tremendously grateful. Those who know me know that our family is huge and loud and loving and a bit nuts, and I wouldn't have it any other way. It felt so comforting to be around family again, and Rocio's family has to be one of the world's best. They kept us fed and entertained, served us seemingly endless pisco sours, and made us feel right at home. A todos los tios y primos, muchisimas gracias!!!

LAS FOTOS:

Tia Carmen, yo, Tia Ellie

Tio Coco y tio Lucho