Crossing the border between Bolivia and Peru was straightforward. We were driven to the border in one car with our Bolivian guide, Demetria; had our passports stamped; walked across the border; then, met by our Peruvian guide, Bertha, and another car. A man pedaling a tricycle drove our luggage across the border.

We changed our remaining Bolivianos into Soles with a moneychanger on the Bolivian side. The rates were good -- just as good as any we were able to find later in Cusco.

Bertha was friendly, enthusiastic and had a ... (more)