Our group at Machu Picchu

Welcoming the New Year at Machu Picchu (Peru)

January 10th 2023
(Day 194 on the road) There are famous places in this world that you read a lot about before you actually visit. Mystical or remote places that capture the imagination, places that are elevated to a higher level in the mind. Places you want to visit for many years, often decades. But once you've arrived, these places sometimes seem rather ordinary and don't quite live up to the high expecta ... read more

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more

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Living the Dream - Ben travels around South America - July 2022 until August 2023 In July 2022 - after a two-year, Covid-induced delay - I left on a year-long sabbatical. Starting in Madrid (Spain), my travels took me all across South America. I moved pretty slowly, taking my time to properly explore and roam, before returning home to Berlin (Germany) in August 2023. I hope you enjoy my stories as much as I enjoy my journey. Any feedback (public comment on any blog entry or a private m... full info

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21st January 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Congratulations!
Bravo. We didn't do the hike but found Machu Picchu the most spiritual place we have visited. We fell in love with this ancient village. The view from the Sun Gate is breathtaking. Thanks for sharing your adventure. It was kismet to run into your friends in Cusco.

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