My mom and I traveled to Peru for 10 days in June 2005 for the wedding of our friend, Ana-Maria. Ana-Maria had been renting a room in my mother's house for a few months - that is, until her boyfriend Yves proposed and the plans changed! Getting everyone together in Peru for the wedding created a complete cultural and linguistic mix. You had Ana-Maria's parents who speak no English. Then Yves family (Belgian), they don't speak Spanish, but they do speak Dutch, English and I think some French. Then add in Ana-Maria's brother-in-law (English, but no Spanish) and my mom and I (English, French, and Spanish, though mine was limited). In retrospect, I have absolutely no idea how we managed but I do remember that Ana-Maria said her vows in Dutch, Yves said his in Spanish, and I read something in Spanish. Phew!
The wedding was in Lima, but we I also spent time in Cusco and toured Inca ruins Machu Picchu which were spectacular. Photos can be found here.
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