We got an update on the trail weather tomorrow; rain. The second day (climbing 1400m to a 4100 meter pass) it looks like snow. Fun! If it rains on the third day, we get to walk down 3000 wet stone stairs, even more fun. Wish us luck :)
Yearly Archives: 2004
Still in Cuzco
We leave tomorrow for the Inca Trail. Still have a hard time getting enough air when doing the steep stairs around town, but figure I should be ok for the trail. I’m sure it takes longer than a few days to build up enough red blood cells to manage it with usual exertion. Makes you …
Old Cuzco must have been amazing
(Photos for this entry can be found here: Cuzco, Peru) Anna and I had an absolutely amazing dinner last night at a place called Greens. Really hit the spot. With two great dinners in a row, I figured we were ready for an upset tonight, but we are in luck again. Another great meal from …
Arequipa
(Photos for this entry can be found here: Arequipa, Peru) We didn’t end up doing Toro Muerto, as I was sick the night before (Inka revenge?). We spent the day cruising the city and snooping in on church services. San Francisco lit fireworks of some bizarre burning man-esque structure in front of the church. Good …
From LAX to Costa Rica to Lima to Arequipa
Hopped up on IncaKola, Anna and I survived the 30 hours of travel and managed to make it to LAX, San Jose (CR), Lima, and finally, Arequipa. It is a great city. We did the local thing today and checked out the Monasterio de Santa Catalina. The site is amazing, even more impressive is how …
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