Cusco and Machupicchu

Photos of Becky and Athena and giant packs carried on the Inca trail (except for Day 2 - they decided to hire porters for the steepest ascent). Becky now wishes she listened to Stephen and opted for one hat instead of 3.

Cusco -Scruffy town full of whistling police, sock sellers, lost tourists and tiny Matiz taxis surrounded by mountains making it fun for the pilots of large planes to land between the modest gaps in the hills. Climbed hills to find some ruins and to practice breathing at 3400m

Machupicchu - Hiked for 4 days with backpacks through the mountains to visit stunning Inca site followed by porters in flip flops carrying all the camping gear. Favourite travel possession - big walking stick. 5am starts after coca tea service to the tents. Finished the last day with drinks in a natural hot spa surrounded by mountains.

Cusco again - stayed in the pub most of the day getting promises of floor space in Oz and Hong Kong and sampling the beer

Train to Puno - Silver service, spectacular mountain scenery, llama herds, happy farmers in hats. High speed about 15mph! Pan pipe / guitar show over dinner with big drum right next to my ears. All tunes Am F G with an E thrown in to make it sound authentic. Same chords the world over..