It's finally time to leave Cuzco...and, I fear, not a day too soon. I eventually joined Caro at the legendary Loki hostel a few days ago - and it has been nothing but parties ever since. The hostel is quite incredible, set high in Cuzco overlooking the plaza with views to die for as the sun sets. It's also very obviously run by backpackers who have established a hostel that actually provides what backpackers want - a relaxed atmosphere, good communal spa...

I got back from the Inca Trail last night and am still somewhere between floating on a complete high, on another planet because of how incredible the whole experience was, and zombied out with tiredness! But I will just say this: after 8 years or so of dreaming about doing this, the expectations and build-up did not let me down one bit. There was no point when I wanted to be anywhere else (except, perhaps, half way up Dead Woman´s Pass when the only other p...