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The way from Machu Picchu - barricaded roads, hiking along railway tracks and meeting Moses, our guardian angel

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October 1st 2009
Published: October 4th 2009
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The small friendly town of Ollantaytambo was easily my favourite stop along the Sacred Valley, with its impressive Inca fortress, stunning views and grid like Inca town planning it was a fascinating place to spend a day. The Inca Emperor Pachacuti built a town and ceremonial centre here when he conquered the region in the mid-15th century and the rebellion leader Manco Inca later retreated here in... Read Full Entry



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My story so far.... 2005: Left the UK and headed to New Zealand, spending a great year working in Wellington and travelling the country - vineyards, trekking , kayaking and more. 2006:When my working holiday visa expired I booked a ticket to Singapore and had an amazing 6 months in Asia - Orangutans in the Borneo rainforests, Tibetan plateaus and the ancient temples of Bagan and Angkor. 2006/07: Out of money but not quite ready to return to the UK I moved to Australia for 9 months or so, living in Sydney, travelling the East Coast and realising my career was n... full info
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Terraces of Machu Picchu
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Views from the top of Huayna Picchu
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The Central Plaza at Machu Picchu
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End of the day at Machu Picchu
The long walk homeThe long walk home
The long walk home
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Llama invasion at Machu Picchu
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Why are Inca steps always steep?!
Our last view of Machu Picchu as we finally left after nearly 12hours at the site!Our last view of Machu Picchu as we finally left after nearly 12hours at the site!
Our last view of Machu Picchu as we finally left after nearly 12hours at the site!
Protesters block the railway at Agua CalientesProtesters block the railway at Agua Calientes
Protesters block the railway at Agua Calientes
With no roads and the trains all cancelled the only way out of Agua Calientes was by footWith no roads and the trains all cancelled the only way out of Agua Calientes was by foot
With no roads and the trains all cancelled the only way out of Agua Calientes was by foot
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Walking out of Agua Calientes
View of Ollantaytambo from the top of the terraces View of Ollantaytambo from the top of the terraces
View of Ollantaytambo from the top of the terraces
Inca warehouses for storing grain sit high about the town Inca warehouses for storing grain sit high about the town
Inca warehouses for storing grain sit high about the town
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The steep terraces of Ollantaytambo
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4th October 2009

Carolyn Taylor
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Brave ladies!
Whew! What a trek! I admire your guts and especially Shirley's going all that trekking with bad knees. Been there and done that not once but 3 times and it sure isn't easy. Yout pictures are amazing- very interesting angles and views. Thanks.Carolyn
5th October 2009

Sophie and Dale
Sophie & Dale

Great blog!!
Really enjoyed looking at your fantastic photos. It brings back some good memories for us. Thank you :). Your pictures are a cut above the rest.

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