macchu pichu Vacations, macchu pichu Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

South America was the first leg of my 5 month trek around the world in 2007. I travelled to Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia during May-June 2007, followed by Central America, Egypt, Morocco and Asia. South American Highlights included: * Tubing down the Amazon River * Horseriding in the mountains surrounding Banos, Ecuador * Taking a light-plane ride to see the Nazca lines * Going sand-boarding in Peru * Hiking the Inca Trail and watching the sunrise over Macchu Pichu ... truly spectacular!

It rained all night and not keen to get up at 4 following 3 hours sleep although feeling surprisingly alive. Thankfully by the end of breakfast, the rain had stopped but the start of our walk as dawn approached pretty miserable.  Trudged on for an hour before reaching the sun gate which unsurprisingly gave little view.  However Xavier pushed us on down the hill and passed the other treks waiting for a glimpse of Macchu Pichu from the sun gate.  Getting closer to the citade...

Mostly Peru and some other bits

While I left on a vacation, I certainly didn't return from one...