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The dream vacation 1 month ago

This is something I have been wanting to do for the last 5 years. Someday, before 5 more years pass, I hope to be able to tick this one of.



ready to go in May... 5 months ago

bought the airfare and sent a request to book the trek through www.perutreks.com. can’t wait.



WaLaHa the best is yet to come

Untitled 7 months ago



It has become too popular 12 months ago

Crowds nowadays tramp that trail. Macchu Picchu is being reconstructed in a very touristy and questionable way, the place is no more mysterious and adventurous.
I’d rather go somewhere else unknown to the masses.



Untitled 15 months ago

me, dad, and aoife. A family promise



Machu Pichu 17 months ago

Wow!



Hike it! 17 months ago

Starting in Cusco the next 4 days of hiking were gruelling but worth it. We were in a group of 13 people from all walks and we loved every step of the hike. Reaching the top of Dead Woman’s Pass on the trail marks a key point in the hike and the wonders of walking into Machu Picchu at sunrise is a reward worth the hard work – be sure to get a company which is sound both on the local communities and the environmental aspects of the trail…we used Peru Treks (which I highly recommend) – Enjoy.



yaaaaay! 21 months ago

i’m leaving for peru in 36 days, 5 hours and 26 minutes! after 2 days in cuzco upon arrival we’re heading to km 82 and up the trail.
we’ve been planning this for months and months and we’re pretty much set. but i do have one thing i’m concerned about – glasses vs. contacts. i normally wear my glasses in everyday situations, but i’m worried about protecting my eyes from the sun. how does the altitude affect wearing contacts?



Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu 22 months ago

Celeste put the idea of hiking the Inca trail when I visited her in Buenos Aires last year. She says the government in Peru is considering closing off the trail to the public because of environmental concerns. I would like to climb the trail and see Machu Picchu before I lose the right to do so.

My friend Babette is climbing the trail as I write this. As soon as she returns from Peru, I am going to grill her about the experience. If she has positive things to say about it, I’m going to organize a trip for 2008.



Gotta love the travel section of the NyTimes. 22 months ago

Tickets are bought and I’m all set. My first vacation since being employed. It has it’s perks :)



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