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- Day 1
- Friday, September 22, 2017 at 8:07 AM
- ☀️ 6 °C
- Altitude: 52 m
EnglandGatwick Airport Railway Station51°9’21” N 0°9’33” W
Here comes the trolley dolly.
September 22, 2017 in England ⋅ ☀️ 6 °C
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- Day 2
- Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 10:38 AM
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 84 m
PeruPlaya Estrella12°7’51” S 77°1’35” W
Small banana or giant Toby?
September 23, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
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- Day 2
- Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 12:26 PM
- ☁️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 87 m
- PeruParque Kennedy12°7’15” S 77°1’47” W
Kennedy Park, Lima
September 23, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
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- Day 2
- Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 4:11 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 150 m
- PeruPlaza Mayor12°2’46” S 77°1’50” W
Plaza Mayor
September 23, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Cathedral closed!
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- Day 3
- Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 8:39 AM
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 15 m
- PeruPlaya Conchán12°15’19” S 76°54’29” W
Pachacamac
September 24, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Our first archaeological site with lots of pre-Inka and some Inka buildings and finds.
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- Day 3
- Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 12:33 PM
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 8 m
- PeruIsla Chuncho12°28’49” S 76°47’58” W
Pucusana
September 24, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Boat trip to see birds and sea lions.
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- Day 3
- Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 2:37 PM
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 12 m
- PeruIsla Chuncho12°28’54” S 76°48’2” W
We found the penguin!
September 24, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Swimming in the little bay next to our restaurant.
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- Day 4
- Monday, September 25, 2017 at 9:04 AM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- PeruLas Ballestas13°44’10” S 76°23’35” W
Ballestas Islands
September 25, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Boat trip to the islands. Lots of sea lions, cormorants (making guano) and many other birds. Even a few dolphins on the way back.
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- Day 4
- Monday, September 25, 2017 at 3:20 PM
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 550 m
- PeruMaria Reiche Neuman Airport14°51’16” S 74°57’37” W
Nazca airstrip & flight
September 25, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
The flight was not as frightening as we had feared. The figures are fascinating.
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- Day 5
- Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 9:05 AM
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 14 m
- PeruQuebrada de Tanaca15°43’33” S 74°27’43” W
Pacific Ocean
September 26, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Just getting our toes wet at Tanaka. And our trouser bottoms and shoes that we left too close to the water.
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- Day 6
- Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 7:07 PM
- 🌙 13 °C
- Altitude: 2,354 m
- PeruPlaza de Armas Arequipa16°23’55” S 71°32’12” W
Arequipa
September 27, 2017 in Peru ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Have visited Cathedral, monastery and viewpoints.
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- Day 7
- Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 11:41 AM
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 3,974 m
- PeruPillunehuito16°2’37” S 71°24’10” W
Patahuasi
September 28, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Our first taste of Mate Inka. A few vicuñas. Already at 3900m. Volcano erupting in the distance.
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- Day 8
- Friday, September 29, 2017 at 8:29 AM
- ☁️ 8 °C
- Altitude: 3,773 m
- PeruCruz del Condor15°36’40” S 71°54’21” W
Colca Canyon
September 29, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
We saw 15-20 condors. Magnificent.
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- Day 9
- Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 8:57 AM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 4,868 m
- PeruCerro Taco Ancara15°45’10” S 71°34’56” W
Mirador de los Andes
September 30, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Highest point of the crossing today and in fact the whole holiday at 4910m. Photo of me courtesy of David Bailey.
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- Day 9
- Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 4:29 PM
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 3,895 m
- PeruSillustani15°43’14” S 70°9’31” W
Chullpas de Sillustani
September 30, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Funeral towers from various different civilizations.
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- Day 9
- Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 6:00 PM
- 🌙 13 °C
- Altitude: 3,847 m
- PeruCathedral of Puno15°50’27” S 70°1’43” W
Puno on the shore of Lake Titicaca
September 30, 2017 in Peru ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Arrived late Saturday and stayed for 2 nights.
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- Day 10
- Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 9:27 AM
- ⛅ 12 °C
- Altitude: 3,815 m
- PeruAcora15°58’19” S 69°47’36” W
Market at Acora
October 1, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
A huge range of goods being sold from the very traditional to the very modern. Had to take photos discreetly to avoid offending anyone.
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- Day 10
- Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 11:14 AM
- ⛅ 12 °C
- Altitude: 3,867 m
- PeruVencalla15°55’4” S 69°43’53” W
Walk at Titilaca
October 1, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Near Lake Titicaca with views across to Bolivia.
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- Day 10
- Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 3:07 PM
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 3,805 m
- PeruPalapaja15°48’6” S 69°58’19” W
Uros floating islands
October 1, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Fascinating boat trip, meal and explanation of the construction of the islands and the way of life of the islanders.
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- Day 11
- Monday, October 2, 2017 at 10:32 AM
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 3,880 m
- PeruPucará15°2’33” S 70°22’6” W
Pucará
October 2, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Small museum with finds from the Pukara (200BC-400AD) civilization. And a huge 18C church with just one tower.
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- Day 11
- Monday, October 2, 2017 at 2:48 PM
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Altitude: 3,481 m
- PeruQuebrada Llallapara14°10’25” S 71°22’16” W
Raqchi
October 2, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
On the Inka highway, a site of administrative and religious importance.
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- Day 12
- Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 12:27 PM
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 3,422 m
- PeruPisac13°24’21” S 71°50’29” W
Pisaq
October 3, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Lots of terraces.
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- Day 12
- Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 5:30 PM
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 2,852 m
- PeruOllantaytambo13°15’28” S 72°15’56” W
Ollantaytambo
October 3, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
The resting place of Ollantay. Not where he was buried! Last overnight before Inka Trail.
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- Day 13
- Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 9:36 AM
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 2,678 m
- PeruQuebrada Misquipuquio13°12’53” S 72°22’56” W
Km82 Start of the Inka Trail
October 4, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Fully loaded with kit for 4 days of trekking.
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- Day 13
- Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 5:23 PM
- 🌧 17 °C
- Altitude: 2,949 m
- PeruQuebrada Misti13°15’51” S 72°26’50” W
Huayllabamba - Night 1 on the Inka Trail
October 4, 2017 in Peru ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
All mod cons. Sleeping bags. Dining tent with origami folded paper napkins. All the meals were excellent.
TravelerHave a fantastic time. See you in November. N & C
Traveler
Is that a yellow car ?? Or aren't you car spotting. I thought it would help before it's a tortoise spot. 😀😀