Early bird catches the sunrise over Machu Picchu…so I’ve been told. When the reception at Hospedaje Cajamarca suggest leaving early […]

Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes, gateway to Machu Picchu
This would be the day, heading from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes, the gateway town to Machu Picchu. Leaving Santa Teresa […]

Machu Picchu via Santa Maria and Santa Teresa
My journey to Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes) started in Cusco, via the Abra Malaga on a bus to Santa Maria, […]

Cusco / Cuzco journey ends with Caporales
Cusco (or Cuzco ?) is festive to say the least, Caporales topping the list! During my time there it felt […]

Rumicolca and Pikillaqta, Pre-Inca civilisations
Visiting Rumicolca and Pikillaqta was an impromptu one, something I arranged at the last minute. I was making plans to […]

Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley
Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley (Cusipata Trail), an area of natural beauty and spectacle. Rainbow Mountain is the canvas […]