Hello again from Cusco Peru,
Just arrived to our Loki hostel late lastnight. We visited Machu Picchu. The place is great. Much like the Aztec's ruins, yet you can walk up the steps have a nap on the terraces. Bascially spend some serious time exploring them.
To get there we hiked the Inca Trail. If you dont know what that is neither did I before I began the 42 km mountain climb. We camped 3 nights. the altitude made it very difficult to breath while climbing at 3500 or 4000m. No oxygen was taken. It rained every day. I got a bad cold while there. It may have been one of the most challenging things i have done. The sights made it worth it. We even visited 7 Inca cities including Machu Picchu. Yes I took many pictures. We ran into a few llamas on route. They are basically the deer of Peru. Its more of mental challenge i thought. Stay positive our guide reminded us. I did. If you're wondering I did not order a porter to carry my 75 litre pack.
Going on an over night bus to Lake titicocka tonight. Its supposed to be the highest altitude lake in the world. Chile next. Looking forward to the Chilean experience.
My Spanish is improving. Each day I have a bit more confidence to start a convo in Spanish.
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Adios
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Hello from Cusco, Peru.
The jungle was surreal. We took a 12 hr bus ride to Manu rainforest and spent 3 nights in the jungle. The best way i can describe it is very green. Dont worry the many photos taken will make up for my speechlessness.
We saw a lot of wildlife in the rainforest. Ocelot tracks (small Jaguar). Came a across a snake crossing our path. That's a story best told in person.
We are hanging out in Cusco for a couple days. It is a city at around 10, 000 ft. I will not take the altitude of home home for granted again. Just walking up down the street this high requires a rest.
On Friday we begin our 4 day hike to Machu Picchu.
Best part so far was swinging on natural vines in the jungle.
TTYL
The jungle was surreal. We took a 12 hr bus ride to Manu rainforest and spent 3 nights in the jungle. The best way i can describe it is very green. Dont worry the many photos taken will make up for my speechlessness.
We saw a lot of wildlife in the rainforest. Ocelot tracks (small Jaguar). Came a across a snake crossing our path. That's a story best told in person.
We are hanging out in Cusco for a couple days. It is a city at around 10, 000 ft. I will not take the altitude of home home for granted again. Just walking up down the street this high requires a rest.
On Friday we begin our 4 day hike to Machu Picchu.
Best part so far was swinging on natural vines in the jungle.
TTYL
Thursday, 1 September 2011
After checking that I spelt travelling correct, I am now ready to write my first blog.
A week today, Jess and I travelling to South America. A continent with culture, nature and countries we're looking forward to experience.
As Jess wrote, "What started out as a facebook status comment, to nights planning at the campus pub, to weekly skype dates - we are actually pulling this off!"
With no idea what to expect on the trip, this includes internet access I will post updates "here and there". Just want to let you know from time to time that I am safe and seeing things.
Friends and family; this blogs for you.
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A week today, Jess and I travelling to South America. A continent with culture, nature and countries we're looking forward to experience.
As Jess wrote, "What started out as a facebook status comment, to nights planning at the campus pub, to weekly skype dates - we are actually pulling this off!"
With no idea what to expect on the trip, this includes internet access I will post updates "here and there". Just want to let you know from time to time that I am safe and seeing things.
Friends and family; this blogs for you.
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