As my trip fast approaches the end I'll take this opportunity to tell you all about the mad dash to the end. Having left Cusco, Carolin and I headed for the Ancient Kingdom that is Machu Picchu. We were determined to be on the first bus up, so determined that we didn't notice the sign saying 'last chance to buy you entrance ticket' (yes, it was even in English), so I had to plea with the lady in the entrance booth (at 5.30am) to allow us to buy them there - ve...

Cusco is an incredible city, the architecture is fantastic and the bars even better - a free 'pisco sour' as soon as you enter! We have been staying at the Loki Hostel, quite possibly the best hostel this side of the Andes. The building is a converted castle, I feel just like Repunzel! This evening we are catching the 'backpacker' train to Angus Caliente - visiting Macchu Pichu tomorrow, I'm so excited...