The Highlight of My Trek

Images cannot capture the sense of awe but it was there. I sat just above and overlooking a beautiful ancient ruin, almost as large as Machu Picchu, and from there meditated upon it, and on the mists moving in the mountains, for an undetermined amount of time. It was perhaps the highlight of my trek, and a deeply moving, spiritual experience.

South America 2023: Trekking Machu Picchu

December 13th 2023
Undoubtedly the greatest challenge I’ve taken on in my life I’ll clarify a couple things here before beginning. First, I am writing entirely of my own experience in this blog, as my Dreamchaser soulmate Stan opted out of this particular adventure. Secondly, I’d like to state that, although I have done a few hikes in the past, I am not a devoted trekker. Not even close. I’ll take a bike, ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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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