Inca Trail

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Hi,

Well we are back from Machu Picchu in one piece after an amazing week. Its hard to know where to start to describe this trek so ill try with the photos..

I know a picture is supposed to say a thousand words but im not sure if these do the trek justice. Those of you who have done it know what a great experience it is, and those who haven´t should definitely take the opportunity if it ever arises.

The trek must be done with an official tour operator. We used SAS and would highly recommend them- excellent guides, food and such obliging porters. Yeah I chickened out at the last minute Martin and hired a porter to carry my stuff!

Our group was great fun too- 6 Kiwis, 1 Aussie, a Tasmanian couple, 2 US girls and another Irish woman who seemed younger than all of us at 63 years of age!

Great fun overall.

Till the next time............

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Photos

Start of the Inca Trail - km 82
Full of enthusiasm!

Lunchtime Day 1
Chatting to the locals...

The porters
They run the trail to prepare our camps carrying 25kg on their back. Thanks guys

An early morning start on Day 2.
6am start - A lot of ground to cover today

This path is not big enough for all of us
Encounters with the locals on Day 2

4215m
The summit of dead womans pass early on Day 2. Phew!!

Spectacular scenery
Don´t do it Eddie

Taking a break on Day 2
17km is a long way....

Day 3
Coming down steps is just as hard as going up when they are as steep as this!

Feeding time
Lunch time on Day 3. Machu Picchu is getting closer- see all the smiles!

More Inca ruins
Cold and tired at the end of Day 3

Our first glimpse of Machu Picchu
After a 4am start to see the sun rise over Machu Picchu

Our guides
Jose (1) and Jose (2) who were informative, entertaining and encouraging throughout the trip

Comments

[anonymous]

Love the beard Noddy!