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The Inca Trail to...
... have just got the train there! I did think it was quite an unusual choice for a honeymoon, as I've found trekking is one of the least romantic experiences I've come across. The rest of the group seemed to think I was some kind of experienced trekker, which I'm fairly sure was because I looked such a scruffy mess by the end of it! Freezing cold showers were available on the third day but by that time baby wipe baths were a standard daily activity. Unfortunately ...
Lares Valley Trek
... preserved. Once the Spanish conquered Cusco, the Inka people moved to the Lares/sacred valley and started a way of life there. Today they still live as they have in the past. Taking care of crops by hand, weaving, managing animals. Still wear traditional dress with a mix of westernized pants and shirts in some if the boys and men. The women maintain the traditional hats and dresses. How they survive here is amazing, a very harsh environment to adapt to. The children may ...
From Sick to Sights
... altitudes are not fun when you're only protection is a tent. Mum had a really unenjoyable day and we quickly changed plans so our walk didn’t get any higher or steeper. After a night I’m sure Mum won’t forget in a hurry (again sorry Mum I slept almost soundly) we knew there was no way we could keep going, finding mum a proper bed far away from those tents was of the highest priority.
Sonya our guide was really great and our next night was spent ...
Inca Trail
... mountain but not the city. Day 4: The big day We woke at 3:30am in our tents rushed our breakfast and raced down hill to the entrance to the park. The park opened at 5:30 but to beat the ques we wanted to be there early. Which we were, right at the front. At 5:30 we were let in and finished the last 45 minutes uphill of the inca trail. We arrived at the macchu picchu sun gate as the sun rose on the city. The city is unbelievable ...
Yarn, Yarn, Yarn
... us several times that we needed to lean the same way he did so that we wouldn’t wipe out. That was comforting.
Our other hike was up to a Pre-Inca tomb that had three skulls inside. The walk was slightly less steep, a little shorter, and accompanied by a lot of interesting history. The most interesting part was Daniel’s take on Fujimore’s term in office. All he mentioned was that he was a good leader because of his stand for ...