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October 31, 2002
Marcos — Cambridge, (United Kingdom)

I visited Brasil, Argentina and Chile during January 2002. An incredible experience that I tell with pictures in http://www.gaocities.com/fanquello2002

September 13, 2002
Maria Lourdes Nycander — Lima, Lima (Peru)

I really like to met you, you are very amazing guy. I like to travel like you. I like all about your trips in South America. I LOVE SOUTH AMERICA!!!...I'M FROM PERU! CONGRATULATIONS!! WRITE ME!!

September 13, 2002
Maria Lourdes Nycander — Lima, Lima (Peru)

I really like to met you, you are very amazing guy. I like to travel like you. I like all about your trips in South America. I LOVE SOUTH AMERICA!!!...I'M FROM PERU! CONGRATULATIONS!! WRITE ME!!

August 4, 2002
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April 30, 2002
Axel Tippe — Lima, Lima (Peru)

INKA TRAIL CIRCUIT The wonder of Machupicchu has been well documented over the years,Equally impremssive is the centuries - old inca trail that winds its way from the Sacred Valley near Ollantaytambo,taking three to four days. What makes this hiso so special is the stunning combination of Inca ruins,unforgettable views,magnificent mountains ,exotic vegetation and extraordinary ecological variety.The government acknowledged this uniqueness in 1981 by including the trail in a 325 square kilometres national park,the Machupicchu Historical Sanctuary. Machupicchu itself cannot be understood without the Inca Trail.Its principal sites are ceremonial in character,apparently in ascending hierarchical order.This Inca province was a unique area of elite access.The trail is essentially a work of spiritual art.Like a gothic cathedral,and walking it was formerly an act of devotion. The trek to the sacred site begins at Qorihuayrachina - or km 88 - at 2,600 metres.which is the disembarkation point for the intrepid trekker.The first ruin is Llaqtapata,near km 88,the utilitarian centre of a large settlement of farming terraces which probably supplied the other Inca Trail sites.From here,it is a relatively easy three hour walk to the village of Huayllabamba. A series of gentle climbs and descents leads along the Rio Cusichaca,the ideal introduction to the trail.The village is a popular camping spot for tour groups,so its better idea to continue for about an hour up to the next site,Llulluchayoc - ( three white stones ),which is a patch of green beside a fast - flowing stream.It's a steep climb but you're pretty much guarenteed a decent pitch for the night.If you are feeling relly energetic,you can go on to the next camping spot,a perfectly flat meadow,called Llulluchapampa,this means a punishing one and a half hour ascent through cloud forest,but it does leave you with a much easier second day.There is also the advantage of relative isolation and a magnificent view back down the valley. For most people the second day is by far the toughest,though horses can be hired en route to carry your backpack.It's a steep climb to the meadow,followed by an exhausting two and a half hour haul up to the first pass - aptly named Warmiwañusca ( Dead Woman ) at 4,200 metres. The feeling of relief on reaching the top is immense and there's The added,sadistic pleasure of watching your fellow suffers sufferers struggling in your wake.After a well - earned break it's a sharp descent on treacherous path down to the Pacamayo valley,where there are a few flat camping spot near a stream if you're too weary to continue. Halfway to the second pass, comes the ruin of Runkuracay,which was probably an Inca Tambo,or post - house.It is no longer permitted to camp here.A steep climb up an Inca staircase leads to the next pass ,at 3,850 metres,with spectacular views of Pumasillo ( 6,246 metre ) and the Vilcabamba range.The trail then desends to Sayacmarca ( Inaccessible town ), a spectacular site overlooking the Aobamba valley.Just below Sayacmarca lies Conchamarca ( Shell town ),a small group of buildings standing on rounded terraces - perhaps another tambo. A blissfully gentle two hours climb on a fine stone highway,leads through an Inca tunnel and along the enchanted fringes of the cloud forest,to the third pass.This is the most rewarding part of the trail,with spectacular views of the entire Vilcabamba range,and it's down to the extensive ruins of Phuyupatamarca ( cloud - level town ),at 3,650 metres,where adjacent Inca observation plating peaks.There is a " tourist bathroom " here,where water can be collected,but purify it before drinking. From here an Inca stairway of white granite plunges more than a thousand metres to the spectaculary - sited and impressive ruins of Wiñay - Wayna ( forever Young ),offering views of newly uncovered agricultural terraces at Intipata ( sun Place ).A trail,not easily visible,goes from Wiñay Wayna to the newly discovered terracing.There is a youth hostel at Wiñay - Wayna,with bunk beds ( F,P / P ),showers and a small restaurant,but the place is in state of disrepair and facilities are appallingly run down.Should you forego the dubious privilege of using the slleping facilities,there is enough space for a few tents.After Wiñay - Wayna there is not water,and no place to camp,until MACHUPICCHU From here it is a gentle hour's walk through another type of forest,with larger trees and giant ferns,to a steep Inca staircase which leads up to Intipunku ( Sun gate ),where you look down at last upon Machupicchu,basking in all her reflective glory.Aching muscles are quickly forgotten and even the presence of the functional hotel building cannot detract from one of the most magical sights in all the Americas. Further Information axel_tippe@yahoo.es Axel Tippe

April 10, 2002
Daniel — Berne, (Suiza)

Hey great page my friend! But I don't really understand why you "rate" the bolivian people as ugly! Personally I liked the people there more as in Peru, so did I like the country better. Its spectacular scenery is just AMAZING!!! i bet you haven't been to el salar de uyuni; this is till now the most impressing scenery i saw on this planet! bueno, que te vaya bien y sigue viajando! saludos desde suiza, Daniel

January 2, 2002
Paulina — Manizales, (Colombia)

Wonderful website! I read everything and I´m eager to plan my own trip! I'd like to know a little bit more about where to find info about bus trips. I've heard about an express bus that covers almost all capital cities in southamerica. I'm willing to go from Bogota to Buenos Aires, but I haven't found where to ask. Thanx!!

August 10, 2001
Sam — Detroit, MI (USA)

Thanks for the great information...I'm planning to go to South America next year!

January 31, 2001
Laura Edith — Buenos Airs, (Argentina)

It's very nice to see that you enjoyed so much your travel, but still for giving the rest of the people a better idea, you could add pictures, I'm sure you have lots of them. And the writing, please add more, if you have time. It was nice to read your memories. By the way, I live in San Martin, Buenos Aires' suburb.

October 8, 2000
Sean Murphy — Telfors, Shropshire (England)

Dan, Great to view your web site. 100% pure excellence. I'm waiting to read about the time we got held up the border after that truck of chickens was overturned. I would tell everyone the story as soon as we met them. Take care and keep up the great SITE. Sean Rio & Bs As 99

October 8, 2000
victoria ashdown — Paris, (FRANCE)

SUPERB! What a wonderful website! I am very impressed by the professionalism and intersting concert in this site. Hopefully more breathtaking photos will be added shortly. Victoria PS: is this site only for South American trips? or will Europe, though over-used, be added as well?

October 4, 2000
Neil — San Carlos, CA (USA)

Sam, Awesome job!! So, tell me again why you're still in Detroit when you could be livin' it up in Silicon Valley!!!