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- Day 341
- Wednesday, June 5, 2024
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 2,084 m
PeruMachu Picchu13°9’20” S 72°31’31” W
On to Machu Picchu pueblo
June 5, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Another early morning as we have a long hike. Our group had gotten bigger as the subgroups have merged. Up we go on the Inca trail. Quite crowded for most of the up. As we head down get our firstRead more
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- Day 341–342
- June 5, 2024 at 5:59 AM - June 6, 2024
- 1 night
- 🌙 15 °C
- Altitude: 1,521 m
- PeruRío Santa Teresa13°8’15” S 72°35’13” W
Short hike, coffee & hot springs
Jun 5–6, 2024 in Peru ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
Sleep in a bit (plus they are late in rousing us and getting breakfast together). Continue following the river on an “Inca flat” trail. Lots of short ups and downs - with the path clinging to theRead more
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- Day 339
- Monday, June 3, 2024
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 2,310 m
- PeruPaltaychayoc13°9’34” S 72°40’15” W
Up and over Salkantay
June 3, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Very early morning! Quickly pack up, have breakfast and head off to the pass. Quite chilly but brilliant blue sky. Quite crowded with both people and pack animals. Successfully deal with the climb andRead more
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- Day 338
- Sunday, June 2, 2024
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 2,804 m
- PeruNevado Amparay13°19’7” S 72°40’7” W
Salkantay Trek - Day 1
June 2, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Very early morning. 2 hour van ride to mollentay for breakfast. Then another hour or so to the start of the trek. Head up into the mountains. Short hike to our first campsite. Have lunch and then upRead more
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- Day 337
- Saturday, June 1, 2024
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 3,419 m
- PeruCusco13°31’23” S 71°59’7” W
Prepping for the trek
June 1, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Day spent organizing, doing a bit of shopping and visiting the Inka museum. Ran into a celebration of
Peru’s military. Went to our orientation meeting and out for burgers
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- Day 336
- Friday, May 31, 2024
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 3,436 m
- PeruCusco13°31’4” S 71°59’3” W
Transition to lowlands
May 31, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Return to where I had walked the night before - venturing further away from the city. Retuned to pack up and ride down to our hostel. A much easier endeavor than getting up the hill. Wandered aroundRead more
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- Day 335
- Thursday, May 30, 2024
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 3,523 m
- PeruCusco13°30’45” S 71°58’19” W
Cusco Highlights
May 30, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Found ourselves in a huge celebration of Corpus Christi. Saints and crowds abound. Found peace and quiet in the museo del arte precolombino. Did a few errands and back up the hill we go (after againRead more
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- Day 334
- Wednesday, May 29, 2024
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 3,510 m
- PeruCusco13°30’46” S 71°58’19” W
And we are back in Cusco
May 29, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Continue our ride along a very busy road heading towards Cusco. Have to go further up before we can go back down into Cusco. Find a relatively quieter way into the city but are a bit challenged toRead more
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- Day 333
- Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 3,340 m
- PeruEstación Izcuchaca13°27’42” S 72°8’58” W
Up and out of the valley
May 28, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Pack up and make our way to what appears to be the best road out of the valley. Follow a river and train tracks as we gradually wind our way up to the plateau. A few interesting sites along the way.Read more
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- Day 332
- Monday, May 27, 2024
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 2,789 m
- PeruQuebrada Unura13°15’21” S 72°16’51” W
One last river valley hike
May 27, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Follow tourist circuit along a river leading into the mountains behind Ollantaytambo. Stick to the trail and catch the archeological sites. Ultimately lose the trail and wind up on the road. Opt toRead more
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- Day 331
- Sunday, May 26, 2024
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 2,793 m
- PeruQuebrada Unura13°15’24” S 72°16’48” W
Market day
May 26, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Opt to relax and enjoy the surroundings without to much exertion. Do head back to Urubamaba for the market and land upon a colorful festival.
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- Day 330
- Saturday, May 25, 2024
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 2,791 m
- PeruQuebrada Unura13°15’20” S 72°16’52” W
Inti Punku sun gate
May 25, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Take a ‘short cut’ back towards town that winds up being sketchy and time consuming. Finally get to the start of the real hike - up 3500 ft to sun gate. Lots of stairs and a bit of altitudeRead more
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- Day 329
- Friday, May 24, 2024
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 2,791 m
- PeruQuebrada Unura13°15’20” S 72°16’52” W
A return to camping
May 24, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Left out little house and rode further down the valley to Ollantantambo. Found a nice
Campground by the river. Walk the dusty road back to Ollantantambo and hike up Pinkuylluna - across the valleyRead more
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- Day 328
- Thursday, May 23, 2024
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 2,791 m
- PeruQuebrada Unura13°15’21” S 72°16’52” W
Up the river … almost to the top
May 23, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Opted to go for a hike up to our nearby ridge. Followed the river as it cut its way down the valley. Lost the trail for a bit as we got closer to the top. Then hit a blocked trail. Gave up on ourRead more
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- Day 327
- Wednesday, May 22, 2024
- ☁️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 2,852 m
- PeruQuebrada San Juan13°19’7” S 72°5’19” W
Salineras de Maras .. finally
May 22, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Did some bike cleaning and maintenance in the morning and then headed out on bikes towards the trailhead for Salinas de Maras. Bit of a steep climb but with nice views Ali g the way. Quite busy andRead more
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- Day 326
- Tuesday, May 21, 2024
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 2,852 m
- PeruQuebrada San Juan13°19’7” S 72°5’19” W
Back to the sacred valley
May 21, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Pack up and catch a ride down to Yuncay and our bikes. Load up and make our way to little home with big garden. Another big festival complete with bands and a walk up the mountain with a cross.
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- Day 325
- Monday, May 20, 2024
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 3,394 m
- PeruCusco13°31’24” S 71°58’44” W
And then there were two
May 20, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Day spent on various errands and the girls preparing to leave. Nice vegetarian dinner
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- Day 324
- Sunday, May 19, 2024
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 3,394 m
- PeruCusco13°31’24” S 71°58’44” W
Back to civilization
May 19, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Incredibly rainy night. So glad we were sleeping inside. Take a car over a rocky road and over very sketchy bridges. Transfer to a ferry and then to another car. Rain continues. Board our final carRead more
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- Day 323
- Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:30 PM
- 🌙 24 °C
- Altitude: 237 m
- PeruPuerto Tahuantinsuyo12°36’9” S 70°22’43” W
Onto Boca Colorado
May 18, 2024 in Peru ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
Rain during the night leaves some of us a bit damp. Pack up as clouds clear and sun pops out. Spot monkeys right above our camp. Head out and immediately see a caiman doing a belly flop. TurtlesRead more
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- Day 322
- Friday, May 17, 2024
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 271 m
- PeruRío Blanco12°25’8” S 70°42’6” W
The sun returns
May 17, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Though hear animal noises during the night, we awake safe and sound. Sun is out and the temp is rising. Float along seeking out monkeys, turtles and caimans. Leave the hills behind. Spot lots ofRead more
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- Day 321
- Thursday, May 16, 2024
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 282 m
- PeruIsla del Platanal12°17’23” S 70°47’11” W
A small leap forward
May 16, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Manage to break camp easier than setting up. Overcast morning as we paddle toward Boca Manu. Determine that it’s best to take a boat to make up the rest of the time we lost due to the storm. ChugRead more
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- Day 320
- Wednesday, May 15, 2024
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 317 m
- PeruRío Condeja12°23’30” S 71°2’58” W
Onward
May 15, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Amazingly the river is down and looks safe to go. First a quick soak to warm up. Head off into cloudy skies and cool temperatures. Spot 2 capybaras along the bank. In a scary moment, Maddie getsRead more
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- Day 319
- Tuesday, May 14, 2024
- 🌧 21 °C
- Altitude: 338 m
- PeruProvincia de Manú12°28’23” S 71°7’54” W
Washout
May 14, 2024 in Peru ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
Pouring rain overnight and the river is high, very fast and full of debris. Determine it is not safe to go. Instead walk to waterfall during a rain break and soak in the hot springs.
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- Day 318
- Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:52 PM
- ☁️ 28 °C
- Altitude: 341 m
- PeruProvincia de Manú12°28’23” S 71°7’53” W
Shintuya lodge and hot springs
May 13, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
After a night of rain, up early to try and catch birds by clay lick. More fumbling but board our boats and paddle across the river. Apparently the birds don’t like rain so it’s a no show.Read more
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- Day 317
- Sunday, May 12, 2024
- ☁️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 364 m
- PeruManu12°34’34” S 71°12’24” W
Onto the Rio Madre de Dios
May 12, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Early morning wake up, and carry our gear to the dock. Fumble through our first inflation and loading of the boats. Push off and are surprised by some big rapids. Continue along for a bit - stoppingRead more