04.12.21-22 Photos of Machu Picchu, Peru 04.12.17-22 Photos of hiking the Inka Trail to Machu Picchu We finished the trail on Dec 20, and I hiked up Wayna Picchu (mnt behind Machu Picchu) yesterday. It was a fantastic experience – great people, and a rewarding effort. I will have to write more on the subject, …
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Preping for the Inka Trail
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 :)
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 …