Day 2

Day 2 Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

---

September 1st 2008
Day 2 begins with the porters waking us up by tapping on the tents saying "Buenas Dias, Amigos!" and bringing hot water for coco tea. After a wonderful breakfast of cinnamon porridge (I never thought I would eat porridge, but I have to say it was wonderful!), caramel crepes, fresh fruit salad, toast and hot tea (this is definately not a time to start the South Beach Diet - most meals are very hig ... 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