The Way of Saint James What started as a religious pilgrimage one thousand years ago, the Camino de Santiago or Way of St. James, has evolved into a long-distance hiker’s dream. Walking hundreds of miles through the Spanish countryside has become a challenge for many walkers from around the world. […]
Peru , Salkantay Trek (Inca Trail)
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Machu Picchu
The reward at the end of our journey July 22, 2019 We made our way through Aguas Calientes early in the morning to catch our bus. Machu Picchu sits high above Aguas Calientes and you can take a bus or hike to the entrance. It took 15 minutes to make […]
Peru , Salkantay Trek (Inca Trail)
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Into the jungle
Day 3 – Chaullay to Lucmabamba July 20, 2019 The next two days would be spent crossing over mountains and through the jungles to get to Machu Picchu. The temperature was definitely warmer and the terrain was a drastic change from where we started the day before. This day was […]
Peru , Salkantay Trek (Inca Trail)
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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 […]
Resources , Scotland , West Highland Way
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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 […]