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June 6th 2009
Published: August 6th 2009
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Our path to Machu Picchu started back in February while we sat at an internet cafe in New Zealand. We thought it was about time to start thinking about booking the Inca Trail, the famous four day hike to Machu Picchu- the same trail the Incas built in the 15th century that extended from Cusco (the capital of the Incan Empire) to Machu Picchu (the Incas most sacred place.) It was a big scurry at th... Read Full Entry



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A family of deer we sawA family of deer we saw
A family of deer we saw
Climibing up our second passClimibing up our second pass
Climibing up our second pass
3,924meters
Jeff and I at Runkurakay RuinsJeff and I at Runkurakay Ruins
Jeff and I at Runkurakay Ruins
Runkurakay RuinsRunkurakay Ruins
Runkurakay Ruins
Runkurakay Ruins from aboveRunkurakay Ruins from above
Runkurakay Ruins from above
Taking a short breakTaking a short break
Taking a short break
Sayacmarca Ruins from the trailSayacmarca Ruins from the trail
Sayacmarca Ruins from the trail
Inside Sayacmarca RuinsInside Sayacmarca Ruins
Inside Sayacmarca Ruins
A closer lookA closer look
A closer look
About to head through the Inca TunnelAbout to head through the Inca Tunnel
About to head through the Inca Tunnel
View from Phuyupatamarca in the eveningView from Phuyupatamarca in the evening
View from Phuyupatamarca in the evening
Our second campsite
Our second campsite high on the 3rd passOur second campsite high on the 3rd pass
Our second campsite high on the 3rd pass
Phuyupatamarca is above the cloudsPhuyupatamarca is above the clouds
Phuyupatamarca is above the clouds
The Veronica mountain rangeThe Veronica mountain range
The Veronica mountain range
Sunset at Phuyupatamarca Sunset at Phuyupatamarca
Sunset at Phuyupatamarca
The moon was the best flashlight we hadThe moon was the best flashlight we had
The moon was the best flashlight we had
Salkantay Mountain in the morningSalkantay Mountain in the morning
Salkantay Mountain in the morning
No clouds!
The valley at Phuyupatamarca without cloudsThe valley at Phuyupatamarca without clouds
The valley at Phuyupatamarca without clouds
The trio with Salkantay mountain in the early morningThe trio with Salkantay mountain in the early morning
The trio with Salkantay mountain in the early morning
Our campsite on top of the third passOur campsite on top of the third pass
Our campsite on top of the third pass
3,670 meters
Phuyupatamarca RuinsPhuyupatamarca Ruins
Phuyupatamarca Ruins



10th August 2009

Courtney
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I can't tell you...
how many of us watched and lived through you this past year :o) Thank you for sharing your adventure with us.
10th August 2009

Courtney
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I can't tell you
how many of us watched and lived through you this past year. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!
13th August 2009

Nins
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for the record i think i see the dead woman! ah!

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