On to Machu Picchu pueblo
5 Haziran 2024, 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 firstOkumaya devam et
Short hike, coffee & hot springs
5–6 Haz 2024, 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 theOkumaya devam et
Up and over Salkantay
3 Haziran 2024, 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 andOkumaya devam et
Salkantay Trek - Day 1
2 Haziran 2024, 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 upOkumaya devam et
Prepping for the trek
1 Haziran 2024, 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
Transition to lowlands
31 Mayıs 2024, 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 aroundOkumaya devam et
Cusco Highlights
30 Mayıs 2024, 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 againOkumaya devam et
And we are back in Cusco
29 Mayıs 2024, 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 toOkumaya devam et
Up and out of the valley
28 Mayıs 2024, 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.Okumaya devam et
One last river valley hike
27 Mayıs 2024, 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 toOkumaya devam et
Market day
26 Mayıs 2024, 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.
Inti Punku sun gate
25 Mayıs 2024, 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 altitudeOkumaya devam et
A return to camping
24 Mayıs 2024, 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 valleyOkumaya devam et
Up the river … almost to the top
23 Mayıs 2024, 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 ourOkumaya devam et
Salineras de Maras .. finally
22 Mayıs 2024, 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 andOkumaya devam et
Back to the sacred valley
21 Mayıs 2024, 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.
And then there were two
20 Mayıs 2024, Peru ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Day spent on various errands and the girls preparing to leave. Nice vegetarian dinner
Back to civilization
19 Mayıs 2024, 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 carOkumaya devam et
Onto Boca Colorado
18 Mayıs 2024, 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. TurtlesOkumaya devam et
The sun returns
17 Mayıs 2024, 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 ofOkumaya devam et
A small leap forward
16 Mayıs 2024, 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. ChugOkumaya devam et
Onward
15 Mayıs 2024, 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 getsOkumaya devam et
Washout
14 Mayıs 2024, 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.
Shintuya lodge and hot springs
13 Mayıs 2024, 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.Okumaya devam et
Onto the Rio Madre de Dios
12 Mayıs 2024, 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 - stoppingOkumaya devam et





































































































































































































































































































