What a fantastic experience. I will write later about the Sacred Valley tour but I really want to tell you all about the INca Trail

Day I.

After our amazing local guide (bernie) Julio got us all sorted and the local ladies sold walking sticks and sun hats to as many people as they could, we began the famous Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu. The first part of the hike was flat. The trail follows the Urubumba River so you have the constant sound of the water to keep you company. The...

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Andean cheese that squeaks when you bite into it. They put it in everything.

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Trevor is any miscellaneous man who generally means well but consistenly underachieves. There are many Trevor's in Peru. i.e arrive at hotel and see Trevor who will help you get your room sorted.

Bernie is a Trevor who has been promoted because he has his shit together. There aren't very many Bernie's in Peru.

Admiral Bernie--very rare Bernie who you can count on every time and who goes out of his way to help you. Apparently there is only one in South America who works in a bar in...

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We spent our final non-camping night in Ollantaytambo after a great day of Inca ruin wandering and shopping. The Inca ruins we saw, Pisac and Ollantaytambo, were amazing! Even in the pouring rain. The market at Pisac is THE place to buy all your stuff. I bought a necklace and a new earring (which I have lost...I guess the $2.50 I paid for it didn«t buy quality!!) and Christine got an awesome sweater for only 25 soles (which is $12.50 CDN). We also visited the most amazing ceremic...

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