Andes and Beyond

a record of our adventure from Peru to Costa Rica

Saturday, June 03, 2006

Salkantay to Machu Picchu

WOW! I just returned from a five day trek through the glacieral peaks of the Andes, by way of the jungle, by bus, on foot, standing in the back of a huge truck with fifty other people, over the river on cart sliding along a cable and then up millions and millions of stairs finally to machu picchu. I do believe i walked at least 100 kilometers in the space of 4 days, if not more, and summited a 14,400 crest. Not only that, but finally ended at the amazing historical site of Machu Picchu. More to come soon, and lots of details, we just returned to town and will be going to celebrate our conquest!!!

2 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!!! I went online to see a virtual tour of Machu Picchu and was amazed at the rugged beauty but knew that it couldnt do justice to it. I read that there was a two day hike on the Inca trail and guessed that you guys had taken that route.Wow! Can't wait to hear. :) Mom
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Saturday, June 03, 2006 11:54:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mountains! I love mountains, I bet that was a blast!

Darrell

Saturday, June 10, 2006 10:07:00 PM  

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