7th June 2017 After enjoying a hearty breakfast, we finished packing our bags and decided to take a wander outside the hotel before check-out at 10 am. In hindsight, this may have been a mistake, as Cusco is brimming with markets selling all kinds of goods, mainly catering to tourists in the centre of the… Continue Reading

6th June 2017 Our hotel is located on Avenida El Sol, a long, wide, and bustling road lined with a mix of local and tourist shops. It stretches to the heart of the city, ending at the historic Plaza de Armas. With no fixed plans for the day, we perused the city map over breakfast… Continue Reading

5th June 2017 The Incas have not disappeared; they are still very much alive, particularly in Peru’s Sacred Valley. Their presence is most notable in the town of Ollantaytambo, which was the focus of today’s tour. After breakfast, our group gathered in the foyer and set off for the day’s adventure at 8:00 am. Our… Continue Reading

4th June 2017 Today began with yet another early start, but we knew it would be well worth the effort. We were on our way to visit one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. We were at breakfast before 5 a.m., and our coach to the train station departed promptly at 5:40 a.m.… Continue Reading

3rd June 2017 The alarm was set for 4:45 am, but like the rest of our group, we were awake by 3 am. Sleeping at altitude is not easy, breathing feels laboured, and the air is so dry that you find yourself needing regular drinks. We’ve partially acclimatised, as the headaches and random feelings of… Continue Reading

2nd June 2017 The altitude of 4,000 metres has undoubtedly taken its toll on both us and our fellow travellers. At its mildest, the symptoms include a constant dull or throbbing headache, a lack of appetite, and occasional nausea. Any physical activity results in breathlessness and overwhelming fatigue. While we’ve managed to alleviate our headaches… Continue Reading

1st June 2017 Our day began with an unearthly 2:30 am wake-up call, ushering in a rainy start to our journey. Dressed and packed, we took the lift down to the lobby, where the rest of our group was already assembled. After collecting our breakfast boxes, we boarded the coach to the airport. The check-in… Continue Reading