An absolutely perfect way to finish our Inca Trail trek. Me, Pen, Ally, and Jo in natural hot springs, and with a cold beer....what a great experience!
Machu Pichu November 3rd 2009 Machu Pichu
We awoke in darkness, and some were far more awake than others. I’ve never been a morning person, but waking at 4am to start hiking in the dark for an hour or two is pushing the limits of my civility (unless it’s a race, and therefore competitive!). Poor Penny has to deal with whatever fragile mask of humanity I can put on until my mind catches up with my body and manages to wak ... 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
We were both travelling in 2006 when we met in Japan in March, we ended up travelling together for a few more months, lived in Scotland for 2 1/2 years, and left Scotland on May 17th 2009 for a little more travelling. The rest of 2009 is about us getting married in Hawaii and travelling this big wonderful world of ours before moving back to Vancouver. It's going to be a very interesting year for us!... full info