Lares Trek to Machu Picchu July 30th 2008 As I'm sure you all know we have both been looking forward to what for some is the jewel in South America's crown of amazing sights: Machu Picchu.
However the actual "Inca trail" is booked up almost for a year in advance so we had known for some time we could not do the traditional trekking route to Machu Picchu but there are several alternative routes to trek which offer very different experien ... read more
South America » Peru » Cusco » Lares Trek 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
Ceud mìle fàilte!
We have had enough of the big smoke (Edinburgh) and are off to lead the good life, traveling the world... see you in a year or so!... full info