As July of this year gets into full swing, I expect to be planting my boots upon Peruvian soil for the first time in my life as a member of one of Gunnar Engblom and Kolibri Expeditions’ Manu tours. The details are not yet completely final but as it is already January and this will be my first trip not only to Peru but to South America as well, there is much preparation that must be done if I am to make the most of this extraordinary journey. For this reason I am declaring every Friday on Born Again Bird Watcher from this day until my return and likely sometime thereafter to be Peruvian Friday. Once a week readers can expect interesting (I hope) and informative posts on different aspects of Peru generally, Manu specifically, the flora and fauna to be found there, and all the different elements of preparation that one making such a trip will want to be sure and address before the journey commences. Be sure to check back regularly.