Peruvian Celebrations!

[amaroo]

Sunscreen is a must for Macchu Pichu

Agree with this. Also for Lake Titicaca ... take a broad-brim hat, caps don't cut it.

 

[bPeteb]

Agree with this. Also for Lake Titicaca ... take a broad-brim hat, caps don't cut it.

Bought little sunscreen yesterday that comes on a carabiner so we can have it attached to the outside of one of our backpacks. Bought bladders for our backpacks. Now for a packable broad brimmed hat. I just need my recovery from my double arthroplasties to continue to progress. Inca Trail here we come!

 

[amaroo]

Bought little sunscreen yesterday that comes on a carabiner so we can have it attached to the outside of one of our backpacks. Bought bladders for our backpacks. Now for a packable broad brimmed hat. I just need my recovery from my double arthroplasties to continue to progress. Inca Trail here we come!

Great stuff!

You might want to get some hiking sticks* .... we saw heaps of people using them as they were ending their trail.

* image lifted from the net

 

[bPeteb]

Great stuff!

You might want to get some hiking sticks* .... we saw heaps of people using them as they were ending their trail.

* image lifted from the net

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We bought them last year for our trip to Iceland and Greenland but less space and weight this year means it's easier to hire them, and sleeping bags, in Cuzco than taking our own.

Just looking at that photo and those packs! Luckily is just day packs for each of us. Porters carry other stuff.

 

[amaroo]

Our three nights were over - time to start making our way home.

We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the Lake and Titilaka Lodge - paradise at 4,000 metres!

 

[amaroo]

It's a 2 hour drive to Juliaca ... lucky transfers are included in the Lodge rate.

JUL is small and busy. No LAN lounge however, Priority Pass has one - not that flash... decent internet.





LA JUL-LIM

 

[24601]

Great stuff!

You might want to get some hiking sticks* .... we saw heaps of people using them as they were ending their trail.

* image lifted from the net

View attachment 71165

Most people who use hiking sticks, aka trekking poles, have no idea how to use them or what they are for. The people in the photo, for instance. The poles just end us as extra weight that don't do anything. If you are trekking through snow and ice, perhaps. Otherwise, better not to bother. Or at least look up how to use them, IMHO.

 

[JohnM]

Most people who use hiking sticks, aka trekking poles, have no idea how to use them or what they are for. The people in the photo, for instance. The poles just end us as extra weight that don't do anything. If you are trekking through snow and ice, perhaps. Otherwise, better not to bother. Or at least look up how to use them, IMHO.

I like them particularly for coming down hills, especially if the ground has loose stones. Level ground and most gentle uphill I telescope them back in and stick them in my backpack.

 

[amaroo]

I like them particularly for coming down hills, especially if the ground has loose stones. Level ground and most gentle uphill I telescope them back in and stick them in my backpack.

Seemed like every other Inca trekker was using them when we passed on the Sun Gate path .... after 4 days I guess they would've leaned on anything

 

[amaroo]

LAN use SUMAQ VIP lounge in Lima

https://www.loungeclub.com/en/our-lounges/lounge-detail/LIM1

First impression had me thinking I was in a casino... the bank of chairs facing the screens is the first thing you see.









Ok lounge - nothing special

 

[amaroo]

LA 643 LIM-SCL







Flight was ok however, parking at a remote stand at 11.30pm, and waiting 20mins for a bus to arrive is a PITA.

Once again we stayed at The Singular- this is a very nice hotel! Highly recommend you drop the bags here when visiting Santiago.

 

[amaroo]

We made our way to SCL and settled in for a couple of hours at the terrific LAN lounge.

QF28 SCL-SYD

Exit row upper deck ... I wondered* how many more times I'll get to enjoy this view. Will certainly miss the B747

* looks like I'll get to enjoy a few more very soon



View of the new... from the old



Adios!

 

[amaroo]

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[amaroo]

Easy transfer over to T3 where we had a 3hr wait for QF556 the service was chock-a-block full (it appeared) with transfers from QF28 and an EK arrival.

It was a great trip!

The End...

 

[kermatu]

Superb TR. Thanks again for making me jealous.

 

[UpInTheAir:)]

Thanks Amaroo... wonderful TR

 

[love_the_life]

Wonderful Amaroo. Thanks for the detailed TR and all those fabulous photos. Glad to read you had a great time.

 

[OATEK]

Yes, a great TR, and looks like one of those holidays where you need a holiday to get over it!!

 

[drron]

Thanks again.I will try again to convince mrsdrron to try MP.Higher altitudes are out though.

 

[Pufoasa]

Five days before me

Ahh I didn't realise you were going too!! You'll beat us to it. 16 weeks until MP for us (but only 10 until our adventure begins) so I've really enjoyed this report.
Thank you very much for sharing Amaroo!