Well, I've made it back from or inca trail and had a wonderful time, although I think it may take a little while for my muscles and body to recover! We didn't do the "classic inca trail" but instead did a less touristy version which actually went higher. It was great as the scenery was amazing an we only saw one other group of foreigners throughout the 3 days hiking. We stayed in little villages and used the school classroom as a building where we could eat ...

Hey all, I am now in Cusco, and have fallen in love with the city. There have been loads of celebrations going on as there is a festival of the sun going on. The square has been packed all day with music, dancing and marching and the atmosphere has been great. This is just preliminary celebrations apparently as the proper festival is when we get back from the inca trail. So.... since I last wrote we moved on to a place called Chivay. The journey to get ...