Oh my god! The number one reason for us coming to South America. We came, we saw and we conquered (just). The four day hike to the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu is a 26 mile trek going up mountain and down valley high in the Andes. It was at times scary and gruelling but incredibly rewarding. Words cannot describe the feeling you have when you get there and set eyes on the city. The distance doesnt sound much over four days, but you climb over m...

We have spent a couple of days in the Amazon Jungle which from Simon´s point of view was a fantastic experience. I was not convinced. It was extremely hot with 95% humidity and I found it a struggle. When we stepped off our river taxi at 3pm, we were greeted with cocktails and lunch. I wasn´t too keen on my food when it was given to me wrapped in a banana leaf, but I was surprised when I opened it up because it was very nice. When we had ea...

Stayed in Puno for a couple of days, a town at the edge of the enormous Lake Titicaca which is shared by Bolivia and Peru. Not too exciting, but serves as the jumping off point for Lake Titicaca. Spent a couple of days on the lake, visiting Amantani Island where we stayed with a local family. Basic accomodation, no electricity, outside toilet and no form of transport on the Island whatsoever. Our family lived at the top of the village so it meant a steep wal...