Jun 28, 2009 - Peru: Inca Trail and Machu Picchu

We left Cuzco in a terrible state after the weekend´s activities for our trek. Next day was hiking for a few hours along train tracks to a town called Aguas Calientes which is the closest town to Machu Picchu. ... Along the way we passed many unhappy travellers going the opposite direction - there had been a strike in Cuzco and no airplanes to Cuzco or trains to MP - having to hike 3-6 hours back to another bus to get home.We left Cuzco in a terrible state after the weekend´s activities for our trek. Next day was hiking for a few hours along train tracks to a town called Aguas Calientes which is the closest town to Machu Picchu. ... Along the way we passed many unhappy travellers going the opposite direction - there had been a strike in Cuzco and no airplanes to Cuzco or trains to MP - having to hike 3-6 hours back to another bus to get home....

Jun 14, 2009 - The Inka Trail

Hi everyone So I m back just completed the Inka Trail, a 4 day trek across the mountains of Peru to reach the Inka settlement of Machu Picchu. ... So today was the last day and after a 4am start waking in the freezing cold tent and then trekking for another 2hrs on crippling knees and calfs I finally made it to Machu Picchu. ... See photos.Hi everyone So I m back just completed the Inka Trail, a 4 day trek across the mountains of Peru to reach the Inka settlement of Machu Picchu. ... So today was the last day and after a 4am start waking in the freezing cold tent and then trekking for another 2hrs on crippling knees and calfs I finally made it to Machu Picchu. ... See photos....

Jun 1, 2009 - Machu Picchu and back to Cusco

Whew!! that was a long break! finally we have good (quasi cheap) internet access again and most of all - time. Well, we last left you sliding down the rock face of machu picchu. ...

Jun 1, 2009 - Catch up from Machu Picchu

In it we met an old couple from Calgary who had since retired to the Okanagan, we later ran in to them again at Machu Picchu and at the train station back. ... We went to join him on a hike up this mountainside next to AC where we would be able to see Machu Picchu. ... These were our food for Machu Picchu as the prices up there were ridiculous. ... We wanted to catch the first bus in order to go up the mountain next to Machu Picchu called Wayhuna Picchu. ... Once at Machu Picchu we raced across to get tickets for the hike, they only allow 200 at 7am and 200 at 10 am. ...

May 29, 2009 - Machu Picchu

We caught the 5:30am bus to Machu Picchu in order to get passes for Cindy and Leslie to climb Huayna Pichu (the big green mountain in the background of Machu Picchu). ... When we returned to Machu Picchu, we didn´t want to leave, so we went and sat in a quiet place with a fantastic view for about an hour. ... It is so magical, we didn´t want to leave.We caught the 5:30am bus to Machu Picchu in order to get passes for Cindy and Leslie to climb Huayna Pichu (the big green mountain in the background of Machu Picchu). ... When we returned to Machu Picchu, we didn´t want to leave, so we went and sat in a quiet place with a fantastic view for about an hour. ... It is so magical, we didn´t want to leave....

May 28, 2009 - Purification Trail to Inca Trail km 107

We left Ollantaytambo by 9am train and got off the train to climb up to km 107 on the Inca Trail.We left Ollantaytambo by 9am train and got off the train to climb up to km 107 on the Inca Trail....

May 28, 2009 - Machu Picchu Is Just Fun to Say

Arriving at the Aqua Calientes train station was a bit like a zoo, mostly because of the sights, sounds, police, vendors and aggressive tour guides.org/wiki/Machu_Picchu" TARGET="_BLANK">Machu Picchu. ... Then, you take a 20 minute bus ride up a winding, single lane road with no shoulders to the reach the actual mountain.Arriving at the Aqua Calientes train station was a bit like a zoo, mostly because of the sights, sounds, police, vendors and aggressive tour guides.org/wiki/Machu_Picchu" TARGET="_BLANK">Machu Picchu. ... Then, you take a 20 minute bus ride up a winding, single lane road with no shoulders to the reach the actual mountain....

May 28, 2009 - Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is 6km away. ... Reaching the crest of this ridge reveals the grandeur of the ruins of Machu Picchu, which lie below. ... This is the most fabulous moment as the entire site of Machu Picchu (and first view of any of it) can be seen. ... Cindy, Leslie and I carry on ahead of the group and somehow miss the early trail down to the exit of Machu Picchu. ... we end up going to the end of the trail and descending into Machu Picchu alone after the site has closed (closes at 5pm). ...

May 26, 2009 - Winaywayna - Machupicchu - Cusco

Our brief for today, first we were to walk to Inti Punku ("Sun Gate"), where we would sit and watch the mist dissipate and the sun rise to reveal the panoramic view of Machupicchu. While it was still dark at 4am, we began the final leg of the trek to the lost city of Machupicchu! We indeed climbed to 'Inkipunku' or The Sun Gate to witness the mist fade away and sunrise over the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu. ... Afterwards, we started the descent through the ‘House of Guardians’ to explore the temples, houses, terraces, gardens and altars of this mysterious city and civilization.Our brief for today, first we were to walk to Inti Punku ("Sun Gate"), where we would sit and watch the mist dissipate and the sun rise to reveal the panoramic view of Machupicchu. While it was still dark at 4am, we began the final leg of the trek to the lost city of Machupicchu! We indeed climbed to 'Inkipunku' or The Sun Gate to witness the mist fade away and sunrise over the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu. ... Afterwards, we started the descent through the ‘House of Guardians’ to explore the temples, houses, terraces, gardens and altars of this mysterious city and civilization....

May 25, 2009 - Pacaymayo - Chaq'icocha - Winaywayna

Having slept at 3500m, I had a fitful night apparently something to do with the altitude of which I hadn't previously really noticed.Having slept at 3500m, I had a fitful night apparently something to do with the altitude of which I hadn't previously really noticed....

May 24, 2009 - Wayllabamba - Warmiwanusca - Pacaymayo

We started the day, early in the morning - 5.We started the day, early in the morning - 5....

May 23, 2009 - 82km Marker - Piskacuchu - Wayllabamba

Today we started our four day trek on the Inca trail.Today we started our four day trek on the Inca trail....