Machu Picchu, Condor-ons at Colca, Huacachina & Poor Mans Galapagos

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May 26th 2008

Published: May 26th 2008

Hi all, Hope all is well on the home front, finally got an hour or two spare to update the blog dating back from the Inca Trail, and visiting the spectacular "building site", to quote an Irish friend, that was Machu Picchu. The trek itself lasted 4 days and 3 nights, and is the most famous of the routes to Machu Picchu as it is one that in parts was used originally by the Incas themselves, passi... Read Full Entry

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27th May 2008

Noran
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not long to go!
just wondering how you are going to settle down to life in Birmingham on your return........it will all seem pretty tame!Sorry to hear Sam has been ill but at least it was an opportunity for you to take some time out!Your blog makes fantastic reading.......I don't know what I will reda when you return!Have a safe journey home.

27th May 2008

Bren Dunne
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I feel your pain
This made me laugh... 'Before signing off I just wanted to mention one observation made of Peru. Much like the folks, they love UB40. During one meal in Cusco we were treated to a UB40/Bob Marley mixtape, with an impressive collection of their old numbers. They are also on the radio everywhere, and twice on buses they played the video of Kingston Town in between films, the only music video they showed. I didn´t bank on that before I came out, but I am fairly unshockable now.' You go all the way out there and you have to endure that shite. Torture, pure torture.

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