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April 22nd 2012
Published: April 22nd 2012
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So, after a quick flight from Lima to Cusco (landing in between mountains, surrounded by houses around the runway might I add!) we prepared ourselves for the onset of altitude... Roll on tingly fingers, toes and noses and radpido breathing! We were met by GAP adventures rep at airport, where they sold oxygen by the can... Then we headed to our hotel with members of our Inca Trail group who seemed... Read Full Entry



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Crowd at sungate Crowd at sungate
Crowd at sungate

The sungate is about 30 mins walk from Machu Picchu. It is where you see the site for the first time - we all waited for the clouds to clear, but they didnĀ“t! :o(
We made it!We made it!
We made it!

Four days of walking - 69,000 footsteps, 3 nights camping - all worth it!
Us in front of Machu PicchuUs in front of Machu Picchu
Us in front of Machu Picchu

We have finally arrived!
Crosland dancing on the bar!Crosland dancing on the bar!
Crosland dancing on the bar!

Oh dear - paid for it with a hangover from hell!



21st May 2012

Absolutely brilliant update!
Thank you ladies for a frank and entertaining blog from Peru. I am just about to head there myself in 4 days time.....and I am finding it hard to contain my excitement to the dismay of my co-workers!!! Happy travelling...

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