Day 2 – Soraypampa to Chaullay July 19, 2019 We were awoken by Carlos knocking on our door bearing hot coca tea. Today was our first big day of hiking and it was the most intimidating day as we would be crossing over Salkantay Pass at 15,200 ft. We were […]
The Inca Trail - Peru
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The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
The Salkantay Trek Did you know there are many different “Inca Trails” that lead to Machu Picchu? The original or classic Inca Trail follows ancient stone paths and has become increasingly crowded with tourists over the years. Another that has gained popularity of late is the Salkantay Trek. This path […]
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Pack list for the WHW
Here is a list of the gear I used while walking the West Highland Way in September 2021. Since I stayed in hiking huts, I did not need a tent or sleeping pad. A lightweight sleeping bag was sufficient as most of the huts had a heater if needed. I […]
The Inca Trail - Peru
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The Inca Trail
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu Where in the world… In July 2019, I had the much-anticipated experience of hiking for 4 days thru the jungles of Peru along the Inca Trail to reach Machu Picchu. I had known about this mystical place for years but never imagined I would […]
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Isle of Skye
There are two ways to get to the Isle of Skye, by ferry or by crossing over the Skye Bridge at Kyle of Lochalsh. The weather was quite grey and cloudy so the views from the bridge were limited. As soon as our bus landed on the Isle of Skye, […]