Dead Woman's Pass

This pretty much summarizes much of the day 2 trek. Hard work. Endless climbing, followed by a shirt teaser descent, then more endless climbing. Thirteen hours of sheer rugged determination - along with good hiking boots, trekking poles, a good breakfast and substantial dinner, and lots of water - brought me back to a camp reunion with fellow supportive and equally tired hikers, and a great supper waiting before lying down for a deep well deserved sleep.

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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