Peru Stories


Lima, Cuzco, Pachar, Urubamba, Uros, Taquile et al

Since this is only a one page introduction to the entire trip, the pictures depict events from 22 July until 6 August. How funny that after writing my story for Chile, I mentioned that I will not write about Peru anymore because I already went there last year. Because this Peru trip is another experience, I will briefly write one story and post pict...


Los Ultimos dias

We arrived back in Lima and shuttled straight to our friendly and fancy B&B in Barranco. The beautiful coastal suburb greeted me like an old friend with a phenomenal russet sunset, descending over the ocean with an astounding plethora of autumnal colours, cascading like a rainbow down to the gently lapping waves. We caught a fresh fish dinner and movi...


Day 4 The reward

3am start. 1 hour wait in the dark for the checkpoint to open, then the sprint was on for the Sun Gate. A fun run through the humid jungle brought us to the Steps of Purgatory. A punishing vertical climb before the final gateway to the fabled city in the mist. On arriving, we patiently waited for the clouds to burn away and reveal our prize. The gre...


Day 3 7th April 12

My favourite day of walking began as usual with jokes and coca. The camaraderie of the group was compelling – each member fitting in well with their own personality. First of all we began a steep climb up to the second pass, passing a lake and some ruins on the way. Due to my over friendly nature and emerging coca leaf chewing habit, I had become s...