Aug 25, 2010 - Machu Picchu

Train to M.Train to M....

Jul 3, 2001 - Monday July 3rd

after an early breakfast we started to walk along the railway tracks towards Machu Picchu station. ... From Machu Picchu station we took a bus for the hair-raising ascent along hairpin bends up the steep cliffs. ... After leaving the bus we walked along a short path and saw Machu Picchu spread before us. ... What an appropriate description! Machu Picchu was "discovered" in 1911, although the local Indians had known of its existence for centuries. ... There is an Inca track traversing the narrow ridge from Machu Picchu to Huaynapicchu. ...

Aug 17, 2010 - Lares Trek

We ended finally at Ollantaytambo where we got the train to Machu Picchu town (Agua Calientes) for an overnight stop before getting to see Machu Picchu itself the next day. ... Day Three: Our next day was easier and we started at 8 am and our trek was all downhill until we reached Ollantaytambo, where we were to take the train to Agua Calientes (Machu Picchu town). ... Peru Rail run a train from Cusco to Agua Calientes (Machu Picchu town) and it's quite posh. ... We agreed as a group that we wanted to try and be within the first 400 people getting through the gate at Machu Picchu the next morning. ... Machu Picchu itself! ...

May 30, 2010 - Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu managed to completely exceed all my expectation, it was utterly incredible. ... A quiet evening in Aguas Calientes was followed by a 3am wake up to walk Machu Picchu. ... What is unsurprising is that the Spanish invaders never managed to find Machu Picchu in it's secluded and glorious position. ...

May 28, 2010 - The Inca Trail

The Inca Trail is a 4 day 3 night trail. It passes lots of ruins and ends at Machu Picchu. ... The sad thing is that most of the porters will never see Machu Picchu because on the last day they go down a different track to get their train. ... Our group was a group of 15 people.The Inca Trail is a 4 day 3 night trail. It passes lots of ruins and ends at Machu Picchu. ... The sad thing is that most of the porters will never see Machu Picchu because on the last day they go down a different track to get their train. ... Our group was a group of 15 people....

May 28, 2010 - Final trek day from the valley floor to Sun Gate, Machu Picchu

What a fabulous day - truly one of the most beautiful trails we've been on. Along the way we enjoyed the magnificence of more Incan sites, in particular Winaywayna - and I wondered at the time how can Machu Picchu beat this fairytale Incan castle? We found out the next day of course. ...

May 27, 2010 - The Inca Trail (the never ending staircase)

The main things that stood out on the inca trail were the amount of steps and the amazing porter tems.The main things that stood out on the inca trail were the amount of steps and the amazing porter tems....

May 27, 2010 - Week 7 and 8: Adena Yanapay

This blog post covers two weeks of happenings in Peru.This blog post covers two weeks of happenings in Peru....

May 15, 2010 - Machu Picchu

We made it. Yea! Machu Picchu is truly spectacular and well worth a visit. ... In our three hour tour, our guide took us to every notable area, explaining what she could, but, frankly, there is much that is unknown about Machu Picchu, including the name the Incas called it. ... I'm tempted to ramble on about the experience, but I think the pictures speak for themselves.We made it. Yea! Machu Picchu is truly spectacular and well worth a visit. ... In our three hour tour, our guide took us to every notable area, explaining what she could, but, frankly, there is much that is unknown about Machu Picchu, including the name the Incas called it. ... I'm tempted to ramble on about the experience, but I think the pictures speak for themselves....

May 13, 2010 - It is solved by walking

Who was it who said 'all good things come to an end'? Wise words I'm sure but there should be an additional caveat which says '.Who was it who said 'all good things come to an end'? Wise words I'm sure but there should be an additional caveat which says '....

May 2, 2010 - Week 6 of 12: Musical Experiences in Cusco

It’s Sunday, and what I thought would be a slow week, turned out to be pretty incredible.It’s Sunday, and what I thought would be a slow week, turned out to be pretty incredible....

Apr 25, 2010 - Week 5 of 12: Machupicchu

This was an important week, as the title of this week’s blog suggest.This was an important week, as the title of this week’s blog suggest....