Llangaduco- Santa Cruz 4d/3n This is an incredible trek. Although the hike goes through a pass at almost 4800m, it is a relatively easy trek, with the last two days being down hill. The trek could be easily compressed into three days or two long days. That being said, we lacked the necessary camping equipment [...]
Machu Picchu
September 11, 2009 By 8 Comments
Trek the Salcantay Trail…check Make it Aguas Calientes…check. Eat hot yummy food…check. Go to bed early…check. Wake up the morning following 4 hard days of hiking at 3am…WHAT?!?!?!? Yeah, that’s right. Not only that, but the volume on the alarm wasn’t high enough so we almost slept in. Getting up really really early after treking [...]
We’re either arrogant or stupid
September 2, 2009 By 10 Comments
Twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, the Colca Canyon northeast of Arequipa is an incredible patchwork of agricultural villages nestled in colorful canyon walls. Like the Grand Canyon, Colca Canyon is still home to indigenous Cabana and Collagua peoples, who make their living through traditional farming. Unfortunately for us, its winter, so for the [...]
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