Hey guys, sorry for the absence but I've been on the Inca Trail - the famous 3-4 day trek through the mountains. What a trip - this trip takes you over 'Dead Woman's Pass'- at 4000 something metres above sea level on the 2nd day so you definately feel the altitude here. It was certainly an experience. The 1st day was quite tiring. We bough walking sticks to help us on the trek and we had porters with us to carry our sleeping bags, tents, cooking equipment etc. We...

Yes, this beautiful picture is where I'll be in a matter of weeks - Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail are the highlight of this 6 week overland trip I'll be on. The lovely Patricia (Anthony's younger sis) is with me and about 30 other people we don't know. We'll meet the other tomorrow but for the moment me and Patricia are enjoying the sights and sounds of the city of Lima. Smells - food. Sounds- beeping car horns and cars driving by the hotel (much to the distres...