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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu “You Have Reached Your Destination” – Day Four

By Penny, on October 23rd, 2014%

I think everyone who hikes the Inca Trail has a nagging thought they need to arrive at the Sun Gate (Intipunku) before first light. I’m not quite picturing Indiana Jones standing in front of the stone pillars, holding the “Staff of Inti” (twin to the “Staff of Ra”), with a crystal at its center . . . → Read More: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu “You Have Reached Your Destination” – Day Four

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Day Three

By Penny, on October 16th, 2014%

The Chaquicocha campsite was protected by a half-bowl of worn down teeth, the other side spilling out into valley vistas with layered mountains stretching into the horizon. I had hoped to take some pictures by moonlight, but I was too “Newtonian” in my habits. Had the weather cooperated before I went to bed, I would . . . → Read More: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Day Three

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Day One

By Penny, on October 10th, 2014%

I suppose anxiety works much the same for any life event. After spending the last two days courting Peru, traveling, sightseeing, and adjusting, disliking some aspects while loving others, we were nervous … no amount of book reading or advice really determines your final packing (or … whatever). This night before the start of the . . . → Read More: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Day One

Peru – Cusco and Sacred Valley, Prelude to Inca Trail (Part 1)

By Penny, on October 2nd, 2014%

I’m always amazed at the opportunities we have through modern transportation. Not too many generations ago, people risked everything to cross oceans and/or large land masses, and, it was very time-consuming. Now we can hop on an airplane and fast track from our community of choice to a destination of choice in a day/night, . . . → Read More: Peru – Cusco and Sacred Valley, Prelude to Inca Trail (Part 1)

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