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Published: December 31st 2007
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Machu Picchu
I made it to top after 3 days of trekking. Was so nice to be the first group to see it early morning. It was a little cloudy but personally i like it like that more, Makes it more mysterious. Starting the Inca trail.
The night before the big day everyone was so eager to get packed and ready but all our washing didnt arrived till late and we were all a little frustrated as they had promised to deliver it by 7pm and we all wanted to be done and packed so we can enjoy a nice relaxing dinner. We gave up and went to dinner first and thankfully they had arrive by the time we was finished so we all quickly got our self packed and had an early night ready for our early pickup. 6am.
DAY 1... 22rd Dec
04:45 - Wake up
05:45 - Fimally finished Packing
06:15 - Pickup
09:30 - arrived at the first check point, we was the first to arrive but had to wait for our porter which seemed to be last of all the group to come
10:30 - Finally got our snacks and stamp in our passport and off we went.
12:30 - Lunch @ Wayllabamba, Soup for starter and panned fried river trout with rice. Wasnt expected this good food.
14:30 - Arrived at camp A stunning spot over looking the
The Long awaited Inca Trail
The tour so far have been great we have seen so many beautiful interesting places around Peru and studied the history of the incas through the many informative local guides and now it is time to take that pilgrimage of the Inca Trail to reach almighty Machu Picchu. valley. The boys still had energy to play football, I stay out of this game as the last time at Lake Titicaca i got squashed by a giant Australian trying to tackle him. Smacked my head hard on the concrete ground.. it still hurts now after a week.
17:30 - Tea we was serve crackers and popcorn was so cool.
19:00 - Dinner we´re getting fed so well. Soup, Chicken with rice and veg, apple dessert. Stuffed ready for bed!!
22:00 - Bed Time. Our Tent was on slope so all night i found myself sliding down to the bottom of the tent curled up in a ball.
which amused Eda a lot as she couldnt sleep and saw me.
TOTAL KM = 12
DAY 2... 23th Dec
05:00 - Wake up call
05:30 - Breakfast Toast with Jam, honey and butter, Then an Omlette with tea coffee and loads of Coca Tea. (that real Coke leaves guys)
06:00 - Start Trek
10:30 - Stop for snack @ Llulluchapampa. Sandwich cheese salad.
12:00 - Dead Woman Pass
13:15 - Lunch @ Paqaymayo, Again Soup,
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Day 2 is definitely hard..all uphill.
As you can see im happy to make it to first stop point. Quick snack before heading up to Dead Woman Pass. steak with rice and veg.
16:30 - Making good time so decided to continue to next campsite. Chakiqocha.
17:00 - Tea ...ahhh...great idea Eda!! Hot chocolate with Marshmellows!!! with Biscuit,some lovely apple and cheese pastry and a huge tray of fresh popcorn. WELL DESERVED!!!!...Spoke to many the next day they thought we was crazy to walk so much on the second day...AS IF DAY 2 WASNT HARD ENOUGH!!!
19:30 - Dinner Soup Again, with Chicken with Olive Rice, Chocolate mouse for dessert
22:00 - Lights out well after our extra long trek we all slept well.
TOTAL kM = 16
Day 3... 24th Dec Xmas Eve.
07:00 - Wake Up Call (got an extra 2 hours lie in for yesterday had trekking)
07:30 - Breakfast
08:00 - Start trek . As we did so much the day before we didnt have to get up so early nor go too far.
12:30 - Arrive at camp Winaywayna. Had Lunch. Soup , Beef Stew with rice and veg.
16:30 - Was nice to have time to unwine before visiting the Ruins. Really stunning and tomo finally at Machu Picchu
Getting up close and personally with the wild llamas
We´re so lucky with the weather!!!...maybe a little to hot but cant complain. was 6 time the size.Couldnt wait.
17:15 - Special Chicken Soup for Xmas. Actually it was like Chao.( A vietnamese rice porridge.. ah mad me miss home)
18:00 - Off for a quick beer before dinner.
19:30 - Dinner time. More soup, Spagetti, Jelly. Must admitdidnt look nor taste as nice as what we saw others having...especially for our xmas eve meal 😞
21:30 - More beer and salsa dancing to celebrate xmas.
00:15 - Was able to stay awake to make to to xmas day. Slept very well butnot for long. Early start Final day .
TOATAL KM = 8
Day 4.. 25th Dec. Xmas Day
03:30 - Wake Up, im sooooo shattered less than 3 1/2 hours sleep.
04:00 - Breakfast, couldnt eat anything too early and absolutely tired.
04:30 - Arrive at check point, luckily we was the first there. Fell asleep at check point waiting for inspector to arrive.
05:30 - Finally!!!. Passport stamp and off we went...our final hurdle.
06:15 - We was the first group to arrive at the Sun Gate. Those final steps was a killer but it was all worth
Dead Woman Pass
We made it..our first big hurdle.
NOT AS IF THE 2ND DAY WASNT HARD ENOUGH!!! THE CRAZY GROUP WE ARE. We decided that as we was doing so well and ahead of schedule that will will camp at the next campsite instead of the initial intended site, which will give us an easy 3rd day.
SO IN TOTAL 16KM WE DID
it when you get 15 mins of pure tourist/trekker free to enjoy the amazing Machu Picchu.
07:00 - Arrived @ Machu Picchu
07:45 - Erika our guide greeted us with a glass of champagne.
08: 15 - Carlos guided tour of Machu Picchu.
10:00 - Doing the Inca trail wasnt enough to kill me we decided to climb WaynaPicchu and the moon gate. (further 3 hour return steep climb). Really was dying the last 30 mins, would be very happy if i didnt see another step in my life!!!
11:00 - Up on top of Waynapicchu making my way to the Moon Gate. A little disapointed with it after all the effort that nearly killed me.
13:00 - Finally back at Machu Picchu. bumped into Anthony and Richard who did the right moveto not do the moon gate and chilled instead. Relaxed at Machu Picchu moment for journal entry.
16:45 - Train back to Cusco.
19:30 - Arrived back at Hotel. 30 minutes to get ready fordinner.
20:00- Dinner at nice restuarant with live performance and dancing.
21:00 - Mythology Nightclub. Was determine to live up to Erika 24hour challenge.
Still Going and Still Smiling
Im the slowest out of the group but im taking my time to take in the surrounding. It really was a lovely trek. Non of her other groups went out till lateafter a 4 day trek.
03:30 - MADE IT...Only Mike and Me the other disappeared early. When my head hit the bed i was gone!!!!...
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Jacinta
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Wow, looks stunning.