Sep 29, 2009 - Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

We started our journey to Machu Picchu at Kilometre 82 (the start of the Inca Trail) and although the walk was gentle on day 1 to ease us in, the weather was not so kind and we arrived at our first camp for the night all wet and soggy! Day 2, which we were told was the hardest day, lived up to our expectations! It was really tough as we had to go up by approximately 1000m to get to the highest point on the trail (approx 4200m/13,700ft). ... Although day 3 is mainly downhill it was the longest day and we were getting tired now and going down, although easier on your breathing, is much harder on your legs! We were all very glad to get to our last camp for the trip - plus there was the extra bonus of it being the first place where we could have a shower! After sharing a tent with Adrian who hadn't had a shower for almost 3 days it was a relief to my nose as well! Finally day 4 arrived and it was just a few hours walk to Machu Picchu! It was so amazing to get the first glimpse of the "lost city" although when we finally arrived we were so tired it was hard to take it all in! Anyway, we made it and it is very satisfying! Not only the physical challenge but the camping - with the lack of showers, cold nights and the toilet facilities along the way were disgusting! But it was worth it. ...

Sep 28, 2009 - Recovering in Cusco

Iris had arranged a private bedroom with en-suite at the Priwa B&B on Calle Suecia off the Plaza de Armas for our first night after the Salkantay trip.Iris had arranged a private bedroom with en-suite at the Priwa B&B on Calle Suecia off the Plaza de Armas for our first night after the Salkantay trip....

Sep 27, 2009 - 5 days Trekking to Machu Picchu - Day 5

The reason - to see one of the new seven wonders of the world - Machu Picchu. ... The climb up the mountain would take about one hour and a half and we should be there in plenty of time to see the sun rise over Machu Picchu. ... They had overslept - maybe climbing the mountain and seeing Machu Picchu once a week had lost its charm and they just kept snoozing for a bit too long. ... He was very kind and let our group follow his and so we started walking towards Machu Picchu. ... 45 in the morning - about 15 minutes before they opened Machu Picchu to the public. ...

Sep 26, 2009 - 5 days Trekking to Machu Picchu - Day 4

The city sits at the bottom of the mountain on which Machu Picchu is built. ... In fact, you need to go to Aguas Calientes if you want to get to Machu Picchu, It is easy to get to Aguas Calientes from Cusco - it takes about 3-4 hours by a combination of bus and train. ... From Aguas Calientes, people can then take a 15 minute bus up the mountain to the Machu Picchu site. ... We were planning to walk up the mountain to Machu Picchu the next morning. ... Machu Picchu opens its gates at six in the morning so we needed a very early start. ...

Sep 25, 2009 - 5 days Trekking to Machu Picchu - Day 3

We were once again woken up early by our cooks delivering tea at 5.We were once again woken up early by our cooks delivering tea at 5....

Sep 24, 2009 - 5 days Trekking to Machu Picchu - Day 2

We were awoken by one of the cooks delivering hot tea to our tent at 5.We were awoken by one of the cooks delivering hot tea to our tent at 5....

Sep 23, 2009 - 5 days Trekking to Machu Picchu - Day 1

Today was the first day of our five day trek to Machu Picchu. ... We have chosen to go on one of the alternative Inca-trails rather than the original Inca-trail.Today was the first day of our five day trek to Machu Picchu. ... We have chosen to go on one of the alternative Inca-trails rather than the original Inca-trail....

Jul 28, 2009 - Macchu Picchu

Hi everyone, Well after an overnight stay and lovely half day in Ollantaytambo I travelled to Aguas Callientes yesterday afternoon(not as nice and overpriced but you have to stay there on your way to Macchu Piccu).Hi everyone, Well after an overnight stay and lovely half day in Ollantaytambo I travelled to Aguas Callientes yesterday afternoon(not as nice and overpriced but you have to stay there on your way to Macchu Piccu)....

Jul 24, 2009 - Machu Picchu (At Last)

Well, we finally made it to South America's most lauded archeological site.Well, we finally made it to South America's most lauded archeological site....

Jul 15, 2009 - Peru

As there were strikes planned for that week, we had to quickly adjust our plans if we wanted to make sure to get to Machu Picchu. ... The next morning we took the bus to the top of the mountain and climbed out onto the ruins of Machu Picchu. ... Not only does it boast its own ruins, nearly equal in splendor to Machu Picchu, the old Inca town is still in full use. ...

Jul 6, 2009 - Peru: Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu, undiscovered by the Spanish Conquistadores, and hidden until Hiram Bingham stumbled upon it in 1911 (while looking for Vilcabamba, another Inca city), was definitely worth the effort. ... We arrived at sunrise of the fourth day of our Inca Trail trek.Machu Picchu, undiscovered by the Spanish Conquistadores, and hidden until Hiram Bingham stumbled upon it in 1911 (while looking for Vilcabamba, another Inca city), was definitely worth the effort. ... We arrived at sunrise of the fourth day of our Inca Trail trek....

Jun 29, 2009 - Train ride to Machu Picchu

php" TARGET="_BLANK">Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. ... It was an interesting little town with a few hotels and restaurants, all catering to tourists en route to Machu Picchu. ... It is here that we had to catch a bus to ride the final miles up the side of a very steep mountain along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. ... Machu Picchu started to come into view the further we climbed the mountain. ... There were 22 llamas at Machu Picchu (Bralio pronounced them “ya-mas. ...