Posts Tagged "Inca Trail"

Inca Trail Photo Diary Part 2: Machu Picchu

Posted by Katy Stewart on Sep 19, 2011 in Photo Posts, Starry-Eyed Snapshots | 2 comments

So, the first three days of the Inca trail had offered incredible sights and plenty of ups and downs. We were feeling weary and almost beaten. Here’s what happened next…

Inca Trail Photo Diary Part 1: The Trek

Posted by Katy Stewart on Sep 17, 2011 in Photo Posts, Starry-Eyed Snapshots | 2 comments

I’ve been thinking for a while about how to write about my trek to Machu Picchu, because how, in four months of superlative experiences, does one go about describing the absolute highlight? Yes, you’ve heard it all before, but nothing on this earth compares to actually hiking the Inca trail. It is far, far more than arriving at Machu Picchu; the sights, experiences and people along the way make the trip. So in the end, I hit upon the idea of a photo diary, so that you can see for yourselves and so that I don’t repeat: ‘incredible’, ‘amazing’, ‘stunning’, more times than any of us would care for. Enjoy!

Day 1, Hour 1.

Preparations of a Novice Backpacker

Posted by Katy Stewart on Apr 28, 2011 in Starry-Eyed Tales | 11 comments

In exactly 33 days time, I shall be hurtling (or more likely crawling) towards Heathrow airport to catch a flight bound for Lima. I will watch England disappear beneath the clouds and my four-month adventure in South America will begin.