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The Inca Trail to...
... on the up hill parts we were usually third and fourth... Yes! Although it turns out I'm not so good at the steep descents and we had a slow pace returning down the mountains, even with my walking stick I managed to slide over backwards, luckily just into mud and not off the side of a mountain. The trail itself we both loved, the mountains were so lush and tropical with breathtaking views of the snowcapped Andean Peaks. The weather was generally great, but ...
Machu Picchu
... I am and crossed it to get some up close pictures of the bridge.
Safely back at the main sight we relaxed and passed the rest of the afternoon just taking in "that" view.
No matter how many times I see it I don't think I'll ever get tired of ...
Ruins and that
... Ollantaymbo we had a little glimpse into the difficulties we may face on the Inca trail when we made the steep climb up to the Sun Temple. The history of the place was fascinating for example when the Spanish came, they cut off the heads of all the puma statues as these represented power to the Incas. We got back to our hotel after a nice dinner and reflected on the fact that the next morning we would be starting one of the greatest challeneges of all of our lives.
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The Inca Trail!
... Incas, cool forested sections and exposed precipices, affording incredible views across the valley. Lunch was served at the top of the pass with amazing panoramas all round. A short walk to a nearby knoll lets you see your first glimpse of Machu Picchu (the mountain - actually no one knows the real name of the Inca site there, scientists are still searching to this day). Rach and Kirsten helped prepare lunch, as well as the group playing a game of catch with ...
Lares Valley Trek
... Valley to Quishuarani, our starting point where there are natural hot springs. Chilly and happy that I threw my heavier pants into my bag, changed out if shorts and layered up. Met the head cook Marco, a small and smiling Inka man from the sacred valley. . He whipped us up some scrambled eggs, bread, bananas, and hot drinks at a folding table with stools outside of the hot springs. Fueled up, backpacks on and a stop at the last real toilet for three days, ...