Cusco and the Inca TrailCusco, capital of the Incas, shaped liked a puma and absolutely crawling with tourists. We were excited and very scared about the Inca trail just 4 days after we arrived in Cusco, so we decided to get in some training. After a day of rest, much needed considering the scarcity of oxygen at 3,200 metres, we went for a hike up to Sacsayhuaman, which has some pretty substantial Inca remains. It was well worth the hike, but did not ease our min...

ArequipaArequipa was Our first foray into Peruvian culture, and after 4 and a half months in Argentina, although sad to leave, we were excited to be going to a different country.Arequipa is a beautifully situated place, next to the desert, a volcano and mountains. We were lucky enough to have a gorgeous view from our hostel room, which you can admire from the pictures.Now in Peru, the Inca influence and history is a very evident, even after the strong Spanish con...