Why travel by van? | Escape the tourist crowds in Peru | South America

[@helendonovan6798]

Hi! Quite new to your community but loving the videos and dreaming of my own Van and my own Occy one day in the future! Max is right about the mountain colors, its all due to the minerals within the sediment making up the mountain that it has such a unique coloring. The Andes formed due to a tectonic activity so its environmental conditions were completely unique during formation providing it the rare minerals, iron oxide rust (red), iron sulfide (yellow and orange), chlorite (turquoises and greens). The Geology Hub Blog has some more info about them for anyone interested :-) geologyhubblog.wordpress.com/2017/09/22/the-rainbow-mountain-of-peru/ P.S. I'm not a science nerd, just a Geography teacher with an interest in Geology! :-P

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Thank you so much for the in depth info and for joining this wonderful community Helen!! Your students would be proud 😉

[@mygodsnameiskyle]

Geology ROCKS! Thanks for the info!

[@Xoutdoors]

The colors have formed because of ice that used to cover the area. When it started to melt, the water mixed with minerals in the ground, turning the earth into the many colors. Red areas are due to rust mixtures, yellows are due to iron sulfide, purples are from goethite or oxidized limonite, and the greens come from chlorite.

[@kerrin-gaihofstrand4313]

B H thanks for that!!!

[@susanlombardo8444]

Just came across your video’s after hearing of the passing of Lee. I was in Peru in April 2019. Machu Picchu was amazing. I also saw the painted mountain, just a spectacular trip. So sad to see this beautiful soul leave this earth!! HOW DIFFICULT it must be for All those she has touched! My condolences. Rest in peace beautiful Lee! 🙏😘

[@celestryalcelestryal6690]

Oh Max. I am not sure you will read this as it is 3 years past when you posted it. I have only recently found you guys but have been a huge fan of Kingin It and Bec/Eamon. Through them I learned of what happened to Lee. I must say I feel the loss of the opportunity to meet such an amazing spirit deeply. I have watched many videos of the two of you ...many more yet to see...but in this one, seeing her joy through it all but especially towards the end...my heart is broken. I can see in her eyes how her heart was overflowing with love for you and her life. I thank God that you have these memories and pics/videos to remind you of the good times. Know you are treasured. God Bless you.

[@mesdetails2847]

Love that I can see Peru, I never could even imagine what Peru looked like and now I get to see it first hand. Thank you for sharing.

[@Xoutdoors]

I love it as Lee is talking about the weather Occy is behind here panting and when Lee says warm drool drips off his tongue.

[@angies3196]

Many are saying it, but I came to say that your guys' videoing/editing skills are incredible! I enjoy following you guys so much anyway, but your talent for capturing it all is shining extra bright lately!

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Thank you so much Angie, means a lot that people are noticing the extra effort we put in!

[@VirginiaMyVirginia]

I've been wandering KZbin for years and very glad I've found you both. And Occy of course.

[@kathifoynm]

Hi Lee and Max, thanks again for taking me along to Peru. I love how you calculated your arrival for your hike and your camping stop along the River. My cousin is in Peru with her daughter and I see her photos on FB. They went some of the same places as you all, but there were always crowds around. Another pro for van travels. Other highlights were the opening shots, village views, the colors of Peru, sweet Occy and how tuned in he was to his surroundings and the Occycam. Be well and travel safely.

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Hey Kathi! Our pleasure, it's been great to have you along!! And yep, definitely a perk of van life is avoiding all the crowds. We figure we went the harder route to get there so deserve some solitude every now and then 😉Peru was so full of culture and amazing views!

[@janisaschim2429]

I love your Sunday morning videos. I wake up and grab my iPad and get to travel with you. Thanks for another beautiful adventure. You three are just awesome!!

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Love that!!

[@yolandalavignette5272]

I think bloopers and outtakes are my fav part of all ur videos guys ! I just love seeing u guys be silly😛

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Haha it's good to show off the reality behind the filming Yolanda 😜

[@ozcanison]

Need more Occy-cam in future videos!

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

You ask, we will deliver!

[@nicoleheth8463]

With any other KZbin channel I always skip over the sponsorships and ads, but with you guys I watch. Make the money, y’all deserve it❤️

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

haha love this Nicole! Thank you, we appreciate you 🙏🏼

[@kathykay975]

Love Occy looking right into the camera while you're talking in the Van. He knows he's a star! My favorite doggy among all the You Tubers I watch! 😍

[@michellebate9211]

My husband and I ( from the Adelaide Hills) started following your videos just a couple of months ago. I just wanted to say that what a happy, healthy and adventurous couple you are!! Very inspirational…… and we especially love watching little occy, he is such a trooper. Thanks so much for filming your journey!

[@gemmagem257]

A 19 minute video felt like 7minutes ...I love love love watching you guys. Wholesome, natural, sweet, adventurous, inspiring and just overall great content/edits. Occy cam for the win 😂

[@NoemieOrtiz]

Wow! The Awesome beauty of Rainbow Mountain looked Spectacular, the different reddish colors & browns.What a Super view at the top.Occy enjoyed taking off a head.That lovely stream and Occy went right into it.Thanks, for sharing this Amazing journey. All Blessings on future van trips.Amen! 🙏❤🙏🤗

[@sterlingmarshel6299]

What a beautiful world thanks for taking us on board your adventures Max and Lee

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Our pleasure Sterling!

[@juliajones2283]

Always look forward to my Sunday Max, Lee & Occy vlog. Enjoy Occy cam!! Xx

[@phoebevanderhorst7760]

I'm just going down memory lane here, very emotional, given well, yeah. Hugs Max. Snuggles Occy. ❤

[@somethinggood9267]

The occy can made me laugh. That place looks absolutely stunning. Such a unique landscape

[@jamesharoldcorpuz8444]

I always love Max and Lee + occy .. I am your solid fan ... I always support you three ... I always watch ads on your videos guys ... Have a nice day 😍😍😍

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Aww thank you James!! We really appreciate that.. and you! ❤️

[@jamesharoldcorpuz8444]

@@MaxLeeandOccyI do that because I like you guys You always making my Sunday happy ... When I see your first uploaded video I watch it and subscribe on your channel

[@LastChanceTinyHouse]

That view looks a lot like the Painted Desert in the states. Very nice views.Funny some of the things my ears hear, Lee humming in the kitchen while she makes a meal. It's the sign of a content heart.

[@Kris4kiwi]

Loved the occy cam! And the colours of the mountains is unbelievable!

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

He nailed it Kris!

[@Austinpowers750750]

Agreed , your mum seemed a lovely woman and so nice you got to share this adventure with her . South America just looks amazing

[@ReApEr789456]

The Occy-cam is a great idea! So lucky to have all the mountain for yourself. By the way, next week is 28 de Julio "Fiestas Patrias", we celebrate our independence day. It's going to get loud, people celebrating, fireworks, etc.

[@angelabay-jespersen6205]

ReApEr that wasn't luck that was great planning plus the benefit of having your house with you! 😃

[@michaels5842]

Do you or can you film the night sky? I heard Peru is one of the places on the planet with minimum light pollution. Thanks

[@morphkogan8627]

Yeah but I think you need special camera to capture the milky way

[@vagaboindian]

Yes

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

That's a good question 🤔We can certainly try!

[@robertm9159]

Michael S jajajajajajajajajaj 😂😂😂🤣🤣😂 you are HILARIOUS!!!!

[@clarehoughton1549]

Peru looks amazing. You look so happy and chilled in this video. See you next week ❤

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Peru was a blast! Thanks Clare!!

[@queenoffabulous]

Happy to be able to see Peru through you both ! My grandfather is from there and hopefully one day I can explore the beautiful country as well ☀️ thanks for the amazing video !

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Our pleasure Sarah and we too hope you can make it one day. A country very worthy of anyones bucket list!

[@ram8306]

Loved the Occy cam miss your Mom, she has such a wonderful presence about her. I always enjoy watching your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your travels with us.

[@MelaniePhoenix]

I'm loving the Patreon early access to your videos! Also, Peru is such a gorgeous country. The cow mouth at the market was.......interesting. I love seeing markets in different countries as it teaches a lot about different cultures. Thank you so much for another amazing video!!!

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Stoked to hear it Mel!! And right?? I wonder if there would be so many people eating meat in the Western world if that was how it was presented? 🤔 Our pleasure and thank you again for all of your support! 🙏🏼❤️

[@SimonElenor]

LOL. I would say if you went to Mongolia you be shocked about how food is presented. I have seen alot of horrible stuff. But I still eat meat. I enjoy it. But alot of people have squeamish stomachs so can't blame them. To each their own. It's like if people only knew what Cheese and yogurt really was. Anyhow love you guys keep up the good work. My dogs love watching Occy. Its amusing.

[@MelaniePhoenix]

@@SimonElenor I would love to go to a Mongolian market! I've seen many around the world and they really are an interesting look into different societies and cultures around the world. One of my favorite markets was in Hong Kong. 😄

[@SimonElenor]

@@MelaniePhoenix The spices especially in an Arabic country is one of my most favorite experiences. The smell is out of this world.

[@MelaniePhoenix]

@@SimonElenor OMG I bet! 😍 I can't wait to experience this with my own senses.

[@rachael6382]

Happy 400k!!! Love watching your adventures so much!!

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Thanks Rachael!!

[@ayda7544]

We have been watching you over a year. Enjoying your videos a lot. You’re such genuine couple. Love you both! xx

[@deirdreball3731]

Your cinematography is beautiful and makes me want to visit places I never thought of before.

[@noonieone7026]

The road less traveled with great eats. Perfect!

[@manojthapa1641]

you know what guys , for the first time i didnot skip the add cuz i just came to know that it would help u guys earn. i love u guys so much. so much positivity.

[@shanerlawrence]

Glad the van is fixed max, peace of mind for the rest of your yourney. That hike looked insanly far 😉 Occy get the doggy cam sorted ❤️❤️ have a great week guys and keep up those grreat videos

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Or so you'd think! Having troubles again haha. they just can't seem to find the real issue!

[@janfenton7478]

Amazing video. Those mountains are spectacular but a visible reminder of global warm so I completely understand the mixed emotions. This video in particular you both had so much joy in the experience I could feel it almost coming out of the tv.....I love to see people enjoying the moments of life. And Occy....well, he’s just a beautiful soul full of love and living in his moment all the time. Travel on with love and much peace

[@baiaodetwo]

Killer video as always! Your editing and camera work is on fire (that includes Occy). Love the Friday afternoon videos!

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Thank you!!! And glad you enjoyed the early access 😉

[@hardline5889]

Two books I just read both are on the power of positivity (Cant Hurt Me) and (Power of Now) the first book is based on a true story and knocked my socks off and the second book was amazing as well.

[@mamastarandlittlerainbow3771]

Your videos have grown SO much...they are incredible. You guys are very talented videographers!

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Aww thank you! ❤️

[@Anto6504]

*There is a unique place in the Ocean in Peru. The name is "playa roja" - red beach, in Paracas*

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Unfortunately we missed it!

[@Anto6504]

@@MaxLeeandOccy hope you could add this to your itinerary. In Punta Coles National Reserve, there are hundreds of sealyons + pinguins + thousands of birds . The scenery is surreal. The best way to arrive there is from ILO, kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGLFnoCNo6-tnpY

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

@@Anto6504 unfortunately we are out of Peru now mate. A good one to save for next time!

[@secondchancetoshine3582]

I was in Cusco and did a lot of hiking. I loved Peru. Thank you for the memories.

[@TrentCain]

Miss you Jane! You were a great addition to the channel 👍

[@francesortega1305]

Opening sequence is breathtaking...thanks guys.

[@jabberwocky9226]

Max lee and occy.. giving me a reason to love Monday’s ☕️ 💻

[@SanjeevKumar-cj9dg]

Awesome bro.U never let us down by your videos.Its always inspiring and love to see your videos.Keep up your works..Proud of you both..

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Aww thanks Sanjeev!

[@theexPAWers]

Wow, wow, wow... them views are awesome! lama crossings❤.. Great vid as always folks, Peru looks amazing... Thanks for Sharing❤ We made it to Arctic Norway! Whoop,whoop!❤❤

[@learningdaily1761]

Haha, love the paw logo, you guys made videos on your trip too?

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Right! Hope it's getting you more excited to cross the pond guys!! And unreal, Norway is one of the places we are most looking forward to. Enjoy it!!

[@bevtrue6937]

Yup, WE miss Mum, also. She is so sweet AND fit right in. I really am enjoying your travels today, as usual. 😍

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

We sure do Bev!

[@JimLambOmaha]

I visited Peru last September and loved it. I'm so jealous that y'all have so much time to go and see so many things. Watching your videos definitely make me want to go back and explore some more. I don't know if you're planning to go near Lima. If you do, you should definitely visit Barranco. My kids and I spent some time there and just loved the cool artist vibe. Great bars and restaurants too.

[@pygmygiant]

The reason we see the rainbow coloration in the stratigraphic layers of the Ausangate mountain is largely due to weathering and mineralogy. Red coloration of sedimentary layers often indicates iron oxide rust as a trace mineral. Similar to how a nail will rust and turn red when oxidized, sediments that are iron rich will change when exposed to oxygen and water. This, in combination with uplift and tectonically driven crustal shortening has tilted the sedimentary layers on their side exposing stripped stratigraphic intervals. The different coloration is due to different environmental conditions and mineralogy when the sediment was originally deposited and subsequently diagenetically altered. Introduction of goethite or oxidized limonite will introduce a brownish coloration to sandstones. The bright yellow coloration could be due to iron sulphide as trace minerals within the pore cement. In addition, chlorite will often color sediments varying shades of green dependent on diagenetic history and concentration.

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Thank you so much for the great info! If we could pin more than one comment we would!

[@zoewalker9858]

Love Occy side eyes the camera about 4 minutes in. Thanks for sharing your life - bloody amazing you legendary humans xx

[@brandononeal543]

Love the Occy cam, good idea waiting for everyone to leave, amazing views.

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Definitely worth the wait!!

[@raykemry954]

Wow what a amazing shot of the van repair shop. Looks like your not the only one with van trouble. Just how many where there broke down.

[@earlenedale9204]

Every video you post makes me feel like I'm already there! Been following you since this time last year and I can say your videography skills have improved colossally ❤ Great job!!

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Aww thank you Earlene, and we love that!!

[@katharine5606]

Another beautiful, chill, educational travel video... My ‘have to watch’ KZbin channel. Nearing 400,000 subscribers-well-deserved, with many more to come! Happy to be a Patreon of Max & Lee + Occy! :-) ,

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Aww thank you Katharine, both for the kind words and all of your support 🙏🏼❤️

[@tommynikon2283]

Epic drone opening dude and dudette......kudos! @3:50....get that dog a drool cup.

[@sarahmleclair6906]

You guys are killing it latley! Your cinematics have been awsome, and editing and flow look so professional. Keep it up, this is my favorite travel channel!

[@WhataWorld]

Occy like always enjoying the water! He is quite curious with lamas and alpacas. What a great video! I love the views! Missing your mum!

[@maruska67]

Occy is the luckiest doggie to have parents like yourself. Love the video thank you for sharing and the van sounds like a great idea. Is great that you are both adventurous.

[@christinetoevs6641]

YESSSS ...I love Audible & one of my first listens was Beneath a Scarlet sky! also ...GREAT story!!

[@japantravelingwithyoutv4178]

The nature of South America is so wonderful! The dog was also very cute! It was a great video!

[@anguskisses112]

You always produce such A-mazinggg videos. And, I love, love Occy cam, I've personally named him as my god-dog (lol), and I get so excited to see his precious presence every Sunday!! (He's truly a star :) I also loved the llamas -- so majestic and serene in their movement. The views of the mountains touch my soul as do all of your journeys. Thank you so so much Max and Lee -- you are in a KZbin class by yourselves. Sending much love, until next week!

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Wow, thank you for so many kind words Angus! And love the 'god dog' 😂 See you next week!

[@motoristaxp55]

You guys are an amazing couple! Every video of you that I see, more I want to see. Fantastic locations these mountains of Peru. You they going to come to Brazil, too? Congrats on the beautiful travels, and the videos. I hug you all, and this incredible dog.

[@anneclemitgreenham6808]

Thanks again for showing us all yet another beautiful place.

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Our pleasure Anne!

[@TrainLordJC]

Another wonderful video of your amazing travels in the van with beautiful Occy. Yes it is truly a stunning part of South America. The memories of my time thirty years ago travelling in my 1969 VW campervan come flooding back. I washed myself in every stream that I came across in those days. I also did not know about geology back then but certainly studied it upon my return to Australia and I would highly recommend that you find out if there is something on your audible podcast about geology in particular South American geology because you will appreciate so much more the magnificence of South America. I wanted to travel in my campervan all my life because the freedom of life experiences is THE most wonderful attribute to such travel. The person(s) who stole my uninsured van in Seville Spain destroyed my dream! And moving on was difficult to readjust to normal life as even you both will find eventually when you need to readjust back to normality after your travels. So enjoy every adventure every day while you can. And may good fortune stay with you and Occy.

[@ruthbartonico7531]

Thanks for bringing us to beautiful places via our computer screen. Hugs to Occy! Keep safe....

[@Hectoralejandroguerrero]

Dude. This is the best way to wake up on a Sunday. Thank you guys for being the best!!!!

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Stoked to part of your Sunday morning routine mate!!

[@janbarrington7945]

Another awesome adventure. I look forward to your videos every Sunday!! The scenery is absolutely beautiful and Occy looked like he was having a blast. You all look so happy. Have a safe and pawsome week. Love from Daisey and Jan.

[@elisecriqui1217]

When Max said they saw something that would put you off meat for life. Three years ago I was in a meat market in Greece and it churned my stomach so bad that I went vegetarian

[@santumandal8346]

i have been following your videos for quite sometime now, they are always amazing, informative, lovely editing and the back ground score selections. They are just so amazing. Feels so sad that you guys have taken a break and i am not able to see new posts. Please consider this as my gratitude for showing the world to me through your lens.

[@NATAS1006]

It's taken me a few days but finally I've seen the video. What amazing views! Occy cam was great and we miss you mum!

[@orlandoselva9889]

Max & Lee! Again and again congrats for your videos! Occyto deserves my recognition. He is a great camera-dog. I am in love with your videos, what you do, and say. You both are a terrific couple! It is so lovely seing Lee being so tender and affectionate. Max, Take good care of Lee. She is worth gold. She is a treasure! Keep up the good filming. What about making a tv series while you are traveling? No wonder National Geographic would go after you to the Moon for that. In your videos we live your life, feel it, enjoy it to the fullest! May God keep taking care of you! A warm hug for U all! Orlando

[@BrianKlesmith]

You two remind us of Vagabond before they got a little too fancy. We love the real content. Thank you for inspiring us!

[@williamchesser895]

Spectacular views at the top of the mountain including Lee. Love you guys, Y'all are the best 💖💖💖💖💖

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Ha Bill! I would expect nothing less from you 😉 You too matey ❤️

[@Anto6504]

*Occy has a great body prepared for cold waters. The temperature of that River should be about 8 to 10ºC*

[@Eurocatbaby]

Spectacular views. The llamas must think Occy is a small llama. Loved the Occy cam.

[@N16Ken]

Thank you Max n Lee so much for making my lockdown time pass so much better.... and I am already planning all my south east Asia road trips already... thanks for all the inspirations! Love your videos

[@kerrin-gaihofstrand4313]

How amazing to have it to yourself!!!...Fabulous...see you next week xx Kerrin and Leia xx

[@learningdaily1761]

Wonderful to see you guys again, miss your mum, Occy is so cute rolling on the ground n imagining my giant schnauzer doing that as she always does... N loves water. Safe journeys guys n thanks for bringing us along, beautiful aerial n scenery shots, did you all took lessons on shooting?

[@ericedgarcooksonzueco1133]

Hey guys! I hope your adventures are going nice and steady; you feed us every Sunday with more and more places to add in to the bucket list! There are many archaeological sites to go in Peru, any on your list for the upcoming videos? It would be great to see all those markets in depth along with the local variety of veggies, could be a great addition to the cuisine and channel ^^ Have a great day guys! Regards from Scotland!

[@cassie6492]

It's my 3 fave Vanlifers. Max, Lee, and Occy :) I was just at the vet with my kitty getting her vaccinations updated and there was a flea prevention ad on the wall that immediately brought Occy to mind. I really miss having a dog in my life (not that I don't love my kitty very much) and love watching your wonderful adventures as I dream of getting a van and traveling. My mom loves alpacas so now Peru is on the list for taking her on an adventure sometime in the future.

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Aww thanks Cass ❤️ Keep that kitty healthy! We are happy for Occy to be your virtual dog for now to fill the void 🤗Peru is definitely a worthy addition to the list!!

[@andreaschapman9886]

Max,Lee,Occy,I truly enjoy watching your travel/life/adventure vlogs as their so interesting and educational,I look forward to your next destination and what your going to do and after a hard day your adventures are great to unwind to,Occy is just great,I really liked your mum visiting she is so positive,fit,and ready to do anything you throw at her,she's great,any way that's all I've got to say except keep up the great content,stay safe,healthy and happy,bye from your UK subscriber.

[@lemmons7]

Occy's spirit is pure life.

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Indeed!

[@comedianmattrossey]

Hey Max, Lee and Occy, I have been kind of puzzled since you've been in Peru, and now maybe I know why. I spent a few months in 1994 and 1995/96 hiking through South America's jungles with 2 jungle guides. I wrote about this previously in a few comments. So, since you've been in Peru I have been wondering where exactly you were because everywhere you've shown is like a desert. I don't remember any parts of Peru being like that. Everywhere was lush green everywhere!!! I've heard of the Rainbow Hills in recent years, and thought to myself that I never heard of them until about 3 or 4 years ago. Lee, your comment about the Rainbow Hills being only a recent attraction because the hills used to be under glaciers......... BOOM.......it hit me. Those rolling Green Hills of Jungle Forests....they are now deserts??????????? If this is true.......that would be like a dull dagger to my heart. One of my most amazing visual memories was walking out of the jungle into the rolling hills of lush jungle forest, with the Machu Piccu white limestone structures on the hills in a valley, glaring in the sun like they were the sun itself. That area, for days, was where I had some very amazing spiritual awakenings, not in a religious way, but in a personal way. It was in the Jungles leading to Machu Piccu, and if that is gone...... damn, what a truly sad loss it would be. I feel heartbroken thinking that may be why none of what you have shown in videos of Peru so far seem familiar to me. It was Peru and Argentina that I spent most of the time hiking when I was there both times, Chile was probably the other place I spent the most time in other than Peru and Argentina. If my fears are true.....and that jungle forest is gone........not to sound like an alarmist, but if those jungles are gone, then the planet really is not in a good situation. And it would be so sad because of the Diversity of animals and plants that were there would now be gone forever. I truly hope that's not so. And I hope you get to Machu Piccu, to the rolling hills of Lush Green Jungle Forest (Rain Forest). It's a truly beautiful place that neither pictures or videos could ever capture the beauty of what it is. I also hope if you do trek where I have, that you show some video of it so I can see it and know that it's not gone. Thanks for your travels and helping me relive one of the best parts of my life by being in some of the same places I have been on my hiking through South America.

[@BrettBodkinsPhotography]

Matt, as someone who has lived in Peru for a few years, you can rest assured that there is much of the country still covered in Rainforest both mountain and basin. Many people come to Peru and only visit the mountains or the jungle area, but there has always been many desert areas as well.... Mostly a bit inland from the Pacific Ocean before you reach the mountains. You can see this in places like Huacachina and Paracas, but there are many more places as well. The Nazca lines are a good example and if they weren't in the deserts we wouldn't have been able to find them. I don't intend to minimize the risks that logging are presenting the country. The Amazon region is being cut at alarming rates and the effect that would have is global.

[@comedianmattrossey]

@@BrettBodkinsPhotography WHewwww, Thanks Brett, That's a great relief to know! I guess I never saw any desert when I was there, most likely because I was hiking through Rainforest Jungle, not sand dunes. I didn't even see sand.

[@BrettBodkinsPhotography]

@@comedianmattrossey Yes, I live in Pucallpa, the first port city on the way into the Amazon. There's alot of jungle, but definitely it's threatened... Not as badly as the glaciers though...

[@Webpoodle]

Guys. I strongly recommend the lesser-travelled northern route to Kuélap, the 'other Machu Piccu' via Chachapoyas . From there you can drive down to Trapoto (of the famous Harry Potter quidditch team) and on to the Amazon and Yurimaguas on the river. From there, there is marvellous 3 day freight-boat trip to Iquitos. From there you could fly back to collect the van or take a high-speed boat back to Yurimaguas. Great footage of the Andes and the river trip to be got and largely gringo-free.

[@kikemesta]

Hi, I just discovered your videos and they are in my country Peru! welcome and I hope you have had a great time!

[@georgina1317]

Love the Occy-cam! The llamas and alpacas just staring at you were hilarious. And rainbow (or rainbew?) mountain is just stunning - you guys always make me wanna just move!!

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Rainboooo 🤣 It was beautiful though wasn't it!! And Occy killed his camera work on this one. He's improving! It's good to change things up once in a while Georgina! xx

[@alanhudson8718]

Gidday to my favourite couple and super dog Occy, unfortunately for some reason i couldn't get my early access to my patron video but i will try again after this, as always another wonderful video but i still have to say last weeks one was my favourite .Those rainbow mountains were just stunning.I loved the little cabin you stayed in was so cute and cosy but crikey you would have to watch your head as poor Lee found out...ouch!! Lee i love those delicious meals you were whipping up,well guys i'm going of to patreon page to check out all those surprises you have in store for us patrons,love you guys heaps .happy and safe travels.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Great video! Incredibly beautiful. Safe travels!

[@daniellekrause9759]

Your videos are so beautifully put together. I watch every single Sunday and I just love it!

[@MaxLeeandOccy]

Aww thank you Danielle! We appreciate that and you ❤️

[@cerealkiller1139]

its amazing how Occy is like a paid actor always on the go when the camera is on. 😂😂😂 he seems to smile all the time. youre awesome buddy! will make an awesome cameraman too!

[@daysgoneby4543]

Hiya guys me and the misses follow your channel and thank you so so much for taking us along with you on such a heavenly journey and the music is amazing we are just on our last leg off a self build camper.. Have a great week guys from Mr and Mrs stytch from the uk..

[@joannewilson6847]

Great scenery, thank you. Occy loves his adventure and is such a good boy. Stay safe guys and e joy xxxx

[@kevinlooney8200]

Looks like a magical day in the life living in a van down by the river.

[@patrycjapolok5990]

The way Occy is looking at the camera is just toooo cute 🧡💛💚💙 love you guys 😘

[@809klglklgl]

Gorgeous views, Occy loves his home, I look forward to your next adventure, be safe God Bless.

[@kakibana4965]

Great images as always!! love following what you guys get up to and also seeing your every day van life so hope to keep seeing those details :) lots of hugs from Melbourne! xx

[@bradauerbach4496]

You two are so fun to watch!!! Loving your journey!!!

[@ride_the_wind]

I love your enthusiasm for exploring the unseen and natural feel of the adventures! Thanks for sharing :)