(Sorry for spelling, am dodging the Ç and Ñ buttons!)
Where to start. The flights and travelling to Peru passed without a hitch with a spectacular sunrise over the Andes on the Lima to Cusco leg (see pic). No muggings in Lima and no problems with customs at all.
On arrival in Cusco we met our guide for the next few days going by the name of Willo. A real character who speaks brilliant English and has been a real hoot over the last few days.
The first phase of the trip was a tour of the region around Cusco taking in some spectacular Inca architecture. A top of the range bus made travelling very comfy (even a toilet for the Diamox users). We were lucky enough to witness a school festival with singing and dancing locals in traditional dress.
Highlights included....
Moray
A twister!
Ooops sorry, turn the screen on its side!
And most of all..... the fabulous Inca Trail
I would try to put captions with these photos, but there honestly is no way of describing it. Even the photos dont do it justice.
Unfortunately the kayaks have been delayed in Lima by the dock workers being on strike! :=(
Because of this the Expedition has been reshuffled and so we now have a two day mountain biking trip followed by a day of high altitude hiking. The project has also been brought forward to give the shipping company time to sort things out. Hopefully everything originally planned will be done, just all in a different order!!!
Check again for the next update!!!!
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