El Peligroso Platano Trail and Machu Picchu (The Dangerous Banana Trail) In a bid to save money myself, John Henry, Emma and Jono set off on an epic journey to Machu Picchu with no guide, limited money and a lot of luck on our side. We headed from Cuzco to Santa Maria by mini bus, we squeezed in and saved our selves ten soles each. The four hour journey up the mountains was pretty bad, my first real experience of altitude sickness, it was awful - Jono was prep...

When in Peru, do as the Peruvians do! Lock the taxi doors. Sandboard down giant dunes. Drink Pisco Sours until you can´t drink anymore. Gaze in wonder at the Islas Ballestas. Keep your eyes peeled and your wits about you. Take the stomach churning flight over the mysteries of the Nazca Lines. Endure a 15 hours bus through the mountains, rollercoaster style. So, in the week and a half we have been in Peru we have been up to alot. We crossed the border ...