In this episode I talk about some of the differences in Peruvian culture that might be a little more challenging to deal with by a visitor from a foreign place. Some of these may be inconsequential to you, but others may be a little harder to accept. As I always say, visitors must remember that they are guests in someone else's country and it is up to those guests to accept the culture of Peru without expecting Peruvians to change for them. Also in this episode I talk quite a bit about some of the things that are happening at Machu Picchu including one major change that will affect thousands of people looking to visit the site through what I call the "back way" along the train tracks form the hidroelectrica. I also warn you about problems that have arisen from dishonest agencies who have basically ruined the lifelong dream to visit Machu Picchu of apparently hundreds of people in recent days. I've got some useful information in the show notes here: Podcast Episode 7 - Cultural Differences (Part 1)