The Travelling Teach

After spending the morning at Machu Picchu, Erin and I wandered the streets of Aguas Calientes in search of good wifi and a comfy couch. Fortunately, we found the perfect spot - which was even equipped with a blazing fire and the best staff around! You know you're in the right place when after three hours they still haven't kicked you out and instead ask you for a dance. The following two days were spent exploring more of what Cusco has to offer including local markets and restaurants. We couldn't leave without heading up to San Blas in order to get a view of the entire city. Lima was our next stop and after a morning yoga class, we headed straight for the water. Erin went surfing, while I was content relaxing on the beach. Before we left, I went out to put my toes in the Pacific Ocean - something I wanted to check off my bucket list. I got completely drenched by the waves, haha. Thankfully the water was surprisingly warm! The following day we decided to go on a...

The Inca Trail is probably the most well-known hike that leads to Machu Picchu. However in actual fact, there are many different treks that also take you to these famous ruins. It all depends on what you're interested in. Some treks are culture focused, some incorporate excursions such as zip-lining and thermal baths, and others are more physically demanding. After doing some research, Erin and I decided to do the four day Salkantey Trek. This hike covers a distance of 52km and reaches a summit altitude of 4630m. After seeing the 26km description of what Day 2 would entail, we knew that this trek would be tough. But we felt up for the challenge. The first morning was an early one, heading out around 5:30am to drive the two hours to our starting point. Our spirits were high and we felt ready to conquer this mountain. After a few hours, we made it to Humantay Lake. The scenery all along this hike was amazing, but the lake itself was breathtaking. The pictures do not do...

On September 4th my cousin Erin and I set out for Peru. After three long flights and almost 24 hours of travelling, we finally made it to Lima. Exhausted, we quickly made our way to our hostel so that we could catch a few hours sleep before heading to Cusco in the morning. The flight into Cusco was unlike anything I had ever experienced. The mountains were incredibly high. Some even crept up past the clouds! These massive mountains form part of the Andes, which spreads across Peru. Cusco is situated in amongst these mountains at 3 399m above sea level and is home to over 400 000 people. It's definitely not hard to feel the increase in elevation once you arrive! Erin and I spent the afternoon in Cusco wandering through the cobbled stone streets, exploring our new surroundings. Afterwards, we stopped to eat at a local restaurant and began planning out the finer details of our trip. Sacred Valley was first on our list of places to visit. Here we learned about h...