Tweeters,
I'm trying to piece together a trip to Peru either in July or early August 2009. My intent would be to bird the Cusco-Manu Road with a car and driver who is knowledgeable about birds and the spots to hit along the road. Then head out to an Amazon Lodge for 7 or so days. Has anyone hired someone for this type of trip (Cusco-Manu Road). If so would you be willing to forward that person's name to me.
Also does anyone have a copy of Barry Walker's book on the birds of Machu Pichu? If so could I borrow it for a few days to help map out the trip?
Finally any thoughts on the different lodges in the Manu area? I might be out of the Wildlife Center due to it being full, but I'd be interested in other lodges people have visited.
Thanks for any and all help.

Barry Levine
Seattle
Levineb at bsd405.org