Editor’s Note: This is the fourth of four blog posts chronicling my adventure on the Inca Trail. Find DAY 1 here, DAY 2 here, and DAY 3 here. In the blink of an eye, it was the fourth and final day of our trek. There had been times earlier on the trail in which I … More Conquering the Inca Trail: Day 4
Editor’s Note: This is the third of four blog posts chronicling my journey on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. DAY 1 can be found here, and DAY 2 here. And on the third day, I rose again. It was nothing short of a miracle. Before embarking on this trip, I had read and heard that … More Revering the Inca Trail: Day 3
Editors Note: This is the 2nd post of 4 chronicling my experience on the Inca Trail. Find DAY 1 here. I woke up on DAY 2, somewhat refreshed. I had slept more than I had our last night in Cusco, but still not nearly enough. Sleeping on the ground wasn’t an issue so much as my … More Climbing the Inca Trail: Day 2
Editor’s Note: This is the first post of four chronicling each day of the Inca Trail. I groggily threw clothes into my duffel bag, pausing from time to time to reflect on whether I would need the item over the next 5 days. We would be leaving our cozy hostel in Cusco to start our trek … More Embarking on the Inca Trail: Day 1
One of the most incredible, amazing aspects of living in rural Peru is that if I walk 20 minutes in any direction, I find myself surrounded by nature. If I walk a little bit further, I stumble upon hidden oases, historical landmarks, and cultural treasures. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Motupe, the next … More Off the beaten path
Brittany McGee 