Testimonials

I decided at the last minute as a single traveler to join this tour; so glad I did! Learning about some of the connections between the Book of Mormon and the Inca and other ancient civilizations’ religion, teachings and temples was fascinating and lit a fire within to reread the Book of Mormon, this time with “I’ve been there” visualizations. I originally signed-on because Machu Picchu was on my bucket list, but that became secondary as I learned more each day about potential connections between the land, people, culture and Book of Mormon – which is simply another testament of Christ, but of his mission to the Lamanites and Nephites following his resurrection (John 10:16). Serving as a missionary in Peru, George and his companions spent their “P Days” exploring ruins, often connecting them to the descriptions in the scriptures which prompted him to write Nephi in the Promised Land. He was enthusiastic and a plethora of information. Some of our other experiences included dining at 13,000 ft whilst overlooking Lake Titicaca after meeting some of the delightful inhabitants of the lake’s floating islands, a gourmet cooking class (delicious ceviche), an “epic”urial 12-course meal at a bucolic country estate/resort which took us on a gastronomic journey through 12 of Peru’s regions, beautiful settings for other memorable meals (one was a stunning 17th century hacienda with an incredible & shocking history),learning the historical narrative of ancient peoples and land from an outstanding (and humorous) historian and anthropologist - this trip was more than I’d expected. George partners with Inka Traces in Peru and they are the best and most highly rated tour company there; Rudy Chalco, the owner and tour operator, is an expert in archaeology and history, proud of his Inca heritage and very familiar with the Church, so they were a dynamic duo! At 77 and having traveled to over 100 countries, I had high expectations. George and Rudy surpassed those expectations. One of my remaining bucket list items was to “see” Machu Picchu; thanks to them both, I celebrated 6 months cancer-free by climbing to the top. It was an unforgettable trip!