May 16, 2009 - Machu Picchu

We set off early on the 13th May for our 4 day trek to Machu Picchu. ... We set along the final 6k but were a little concerned about the cloud and mist that covered any views! When we arrived at Sun Gate we could see the outline of a few mountains but nothing of Machu Picchu which was a little disappointing. ... We´d also missed the sun rise behind the clouds.We set off early on the 13th May for our 4 day trek to Machu Picchu. ... We set along the final 6k but were a little concerned about the cloud and mist that covered any views! When we arrived at Sun Gate we could see the outline of a few mountains but nothing of Machu Picchu which was a little disappointing. ... We´d also missed the sun rise behind the clouds....

May 15, 2009 - The Inca Trail

Ladies and gentleman strap yourselves in because this one will take a while - feel free to hit the skip as this one may be a bit of a whaffle on.Ladies and gentleman strap yourselves in because this one will take a while - feel free to hit the skip as this one may be a bit of a whaffle on....

May 4, 2009 - Inca Trail

We stopped at the top of a hill where one of the Incan citadels was sited and were told that there were two routes to the Machu Picchu one taken by the ruler ,a demi god, who was carried and whose face should not be looked at. ... Cusco was the capital of the Incan Empire and messages could be relayed from Machu Picchu to the city vcouriersers in 8hrs. ... 15am and was provided great views of Machu Picchu (match u pict chew)*which means old man mountain. ...

Feb 8, 2009 - Food & Drink in Lima

Peruvian beer is pretty good, my fsavorite is Cusquena.Peruvian beer is pretty good, my fsavorite is Cusquena....

Feb 6, 2009 - Paragliding cliff side off the coast in Lima

I am back in Lima and went paragliding on the coast, the city is up high on cliffs overlooking the Pacific making it great for updrafts coming in off the sea.I am back in Lima and went paragliding on the coast, the city is up high on cliffs overlooking the Pacific making it great for updrafts coming in off the sea....

Feb 5, 2009 - Summited Machu Montaña back to Cusco

Back into Machu Picchu this morning and hiked to top of Maschu Montaña, it took everything i had to make it and it is much less steep than Huana Picchu in the phots yuoui always see in background, although it is as high or possibly higher. ... Train back to Cusco and flyout to Lima in the morning.Back into Machu Picchu this morning and hiked to top of Maschu Montaña, it took everything i had to make it and it is much less steep than Huana Picchu in the phots yuoui always see in background, although it is as high or possibly higher. ... Train back to Cusco and flyout to Lima in the morning....

Feb 4, 2009 - I have arrived at spectacular Machu Picchu

This awe inspiring structure is on most new 7 Wonders of the World lists as well it should be. The Incas built numerous rows to use for farming and the whole sanctuary of Machu Picchu is mired in mystery as to why, when, who lived here, buitl it, and abandoned it. ... One this is for certain it is amazing and certain astronomical structures as well as earthquake proof designbs prove these people to be way beyond their time.This awe inspiring structure is on most new 7 Wonders of the World lists as well it should be. The Incas built numerous rows to use for farming and the whole sanctuary of Machu Picchu is mired in mystery as to why, when, who lived here, buitl it, and abandoned it. ... One this is for certain it is amazing and certain astronomical structures as well as earthquake proof designbs prove these people to be way beyond their time....

Jan 27, 2009 - Machu Pichu

Where Machu Picchu sits. ... Ive attached some photos but they do nothing to capture the magnitude of Machu Picchu. ... After a few hours in the site we exited and had lunch at the Machu Picchu lodge. ... We would stay at the Machu Picchu Lodge at the entrance to the sight and give ourselves at least 2 full days to walk and hike around the entire place. ... For the real adventurers, you can do a 4 day walk, down the Inca trail, and arrive at Machu Picchu just like they did. ...

Dec 12, 2008 - Inka Trail and Machu Picchu

9-12 We did it! Donna and I successfully climbed the Inka Trail for 4 days arriving in Machu Picchu in the wee hours of Dec. ... She joined us by train at Machu Picchu on the final day. ... Day 4:- an early rise (we were the 2nd group to the park gate) to hike about 45 min to the sun gate of Machu Picchu and await the mist to rise! An extremely exciting way to first view Machu Picchu. ... final day leading to Machu Picchu) - we are rockstar ...

Nov 14, 2008 - Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu (MP) is fascinating, to say the least. ... Getting there has been an adventure.Machu Picchu (MP) is fascinating, to say the least. ... Getting there has been an adventure....

Nov 11, 2008 - Cusco to Machu Picchu & Aguas Calientes

Once we got to Machu Picchu, our guide explained that these were the switch backs, and because trains don't typically handle sharp curves well, that means that to get up the mountain, tracks look like a Z, with extended tracks on the top and bottom portion,allowing them to be switched onto alternate tracks. ... Cusco is actually 2,500 feet higher than Machu Picchu, so the altitude is less of an issue there. ... Machu Picchu is amazing! From the train we got on buses which took us up a switch back road. ... It turns out that the two mountains you always see in the background of Machu Picchu photos aren't actually Machu Picchu. ... The ruins themselves are on Machu Picchu mountain, and the larger of the ones usually in the shots is called Wayna Picchu. ...

Nov 7, 2008 - Cusco and MP

Well we are currently on our ¨Get to the bottom of Argentina before the 9th Dec or die trying¨ schedule (post spending too long in Galapagos) and we have just spent the last 2-3 wks flying through the last bit of Ecuador and Peru. Today we finally made it to Machu Picchu which was absolutely fabulous and exceeded all expectations. ... So overall a bit frustrating, but fortunately we were able to meet up with our group today for the visit to Machu Picchu. ... As I said it was quite spectacular .Well we are currently on our ¨Get to the bottom of Argentina before the 9th Dec or die trying¨ schedule (post spending too long in Galapagos) and we have just spent the last 2-3 wks flying through the last bit of Ecuador and Peru. Today we finally made it to Machu Picchu which was absolutely fabulous and exceeded all expectations. ... So overall a bit frustrating, but fortunately we were able to meet up with our group today for the visit to Machu Picchu. ... As I said it was quite spectacular ....