Two treks in Perú

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June 11th 2007

Published: June 11th 2007

Claire started dreaming of Machu Picchu after reading Tintin's adventures about hunting down Inca gold during her primary school years. So being in La Paz, only 12 hours by bus from Cusco, the launching point for visits to Machu Picchu, proved too great a temptation, and abandoned our bikes to head north on a bus. Not that it was that simple. It took three ticket changes to leave La Paz because... Read Full Entry

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claire + dave

claire n dave

In July 2006, having packed up our homes and jobs, sold the children and robbed the bank, we left Australia for a year-long cycling and hiking (and mountain climbing) adventure, mostly in South America, via Cuba. Since then, we've been plotting how to do this again. Until it comes off we've made the most of what opportunities have come our way for smaller trips.... full info

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Waiting their turn

Fiesta, Plaza de Armas, Cusco

Saqsayhuaman

An Inca fortress and possible religious site overlooking Cusco

At Saqsayhuaman

Corner stone

At Saqsayhuaman

Justo

Our Ausangate guide, arriero and cook

Around Ausangate

Typical glacier-formed valley with a peaty floor

It's tough work but someone's gotta do it

Relaxing at the hot springs at Japata after a short day's walk

Never an idle hand

Women spin wool for knitting while waiting to make a sale of their handmade crafts, Ausangate. They haven't dressed up like this for the tourists they might happen across: this is still everyday workwear.

Frosty morning, Ausangate hike

Abra Arapa

Justo on the left, Jose on the right with the ponies, and Dave climbing up to the pass, the first on our circumnavigation of Ausangate

Alpacas and glacier, Ausangate

Alpaca herder playing out her dreams, Ausangate

Abra Palomani

The highest pass, 5,200m above sea level, is sedimentary rock in this direction, and facing the other way, volcanic

Birthday boy

Dave celebrated his birthday by waking up with "snow" inside the tent, frozen contact lenses, a stiff walk up to a 5,200m pass... and a Snickers bar (truly the luxury item of the day)

Crossing a scree slope

The famous cone-shaped profile of Salcantay, another sacred mountain, is just visible on the horizon against the scree

30th June 2007

Pat & Pete
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Two Treks
Well, we don't quite know where to begin. This fabulous trip is a world away from our wet Welsh valley and we are only just beginning to realise what we have missed. The photographs and narrative give us a vivid picture and sensation of being there. Visual reality!. Thank you. Now, keep pedalling. (and, a belated Happy Birthday)

1st July 2007

Sheila
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Machu Picchu
So you made it after all, we have been watching keenly to see how you approached Machu Picchu, not sure if we'll follow in your footsteps though. If we do ever fulfill our dream of getting there I think it will have to be via the tourist route. Brilliant pictures and recall as always. Love Sheila xx

4th July 2007

Adam R
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Magical birthday!
I've been reading all of your blogs, and this one is definitely the highlight (so far!) for me. What an amazing place. And whoever has been taking the photos has a wonderful eye. Thanks for taking me here - possibly the highest on my list of places to visit. Truly magical. What a great place to have a birthday! Take care, and don't rush home! Adam

25th July 2016

Ricardo Levy
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Hi, my name is Levy, a musician that's currently working on improving his scoring skills. I plan on uploading my music to Youtube accompanied by images that inspired me in some way to compose a new musical piece. I saw this image and I really thought it would fit one of my compositions. I wanted to ask you if it would be ok with you to upload my song to Youtube and other social media (Facebook) with your image as part of the visual of the video. Of course I will give you credit for the image as well as posting a link to your blog page for those interested. Thanks in advance. -Ricardo Levy

25th July 2016

claire n dave
claire + dave

Re permission to use image
Hi Ricardo, We're really glad the photo inspired you, and we'rebhappy for you to use it, and credit it, as you described. When you publish the music, we'd love you to send a link so we can listen to your music. Thank you for asking us, it means a lot. Claire and Dave

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