Month: November 2015

The Inca Trail, Peru: Day 3

After reaching Dead Woman’s Pass at 4,215m above sea level and the very long trek down the other side on the previous day, I have to say I slept like a baby that night… Quite unusual for a light sleeper like myself, but I certainly wasn’t complaining. I awoke on day 3 feeling energised, although the calves were a little…

The Inca Trail, Peru: Day 1

It’s a 6.00am start at the hotel in Cusco. I’ve managed to pack my bag with the correct weight (well a tiny bit over..) and filled my day pack with the essentials such as water, snacks, camera, first aid kit, poncho and jacket. We were collected by our guide Paul Enriquez and as usual, we’re standing on the footpath of…