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Comfortable walking or sport shoes with a
tread, are a must, to discover this civilization with ease.
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We visited during the rainy season and were
still amazed by the incredible beauty. The best month to explore
is June.
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There are various trails that one can take
directly off the train and camping grounds. We did this trip
quickly but plan to return for a week of hiking and camping.
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Paths are fairly well-defined. Follow Inca
trails that can take you to cliff-hanging views! |
Hindsight: Try to spend one night near the
mountain (there are few places to stay) and get up early in
the morning - before 1000's of tourists arrive! |
Gold museum in Lima shows that these ancient
cities were covered in gold; mountains rich with gold. Incas
taken over by the Catholic church; gold was removed and melted
down. |
View replicas and preserved artifacts. |
The poverty of the Inca Indians is shocking.
Taking photos with the Incas is a great way for them to make
a little cash. Add the spirit of local lifestyle to your memories. |
These rock structures were measured so carefully
and carved to fit perfectly together so that these walls would
withstand even an earthquake. |
Many monuments! This one signifies the water
flowing for both female and male energy which Incas believe
is necessary for the balance of life. |
The water here is clean and one can drink directly
from the fountain. |
Moving onto Iquitos for a glimpse of the Amazon
in Peru. Water lillies and greenery are plentiful. |
Parrots make colorful pets in the Amazon. This
one is named Pepe. Hotels run on generators, so lights out early
and no telephones, radios or TV's. They are built on stilts
as the water levels change dramatically. Most buildings are
along the river. Enjoy the sunrise and sunset! |
The beautiful flower, Heliconia. Don't forget
your mosquito and bug spray. Bring long-sleeved T-shirts and
rubber shoe covers for your Jungle walk. Long pants are a necessity.
The hotels do not rent or sell particular items needed in this
environment - so come prepared. |
