June 11 was the long awaited day for many who came on the trip: our day at Machu Picchu. To get to Machu Picchu we took the train to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of Machu Picchu. The train ride to Machu Picchu followed the Urubamba River, the train rocking to the left and …
Ollantaytambo: Hiking
June 10th was a day of rest from the traveling we had been doing for the last few days. The room I shared with my roommate had a view of the mountains; when the clouds and sunlight came together just right it made an amazing sight. A few of us decided to hike the ruins overlooking the …
Arequipa to Ollantaytambo
Breakfast the next day was a whirlwind affair as we had to be at the airport early for our 9 a.m. flight. It was stressful checking in as it took an hour to reach the counter because of the long line. Thankfully, our flight lasted only an hour. After landing in Cusco, we climbed into our …
Ilo to Arequipa
We rose early on June 8 to pack and eat breakfast. Afterwards, we said our goodbyes before we hopped into the van for our next adventures. For three hours, the van snaked its way between Peru’s inland and its coastline, the waves crashing over the brownish-black lava rocks in the water. We stopped for pictures near a part …
Ilo: Day 13: Reflections of Ilo
June 7 was our day of rest, and some group members took advantage of it by visiting the beach for one last morning stroll. Some of us read books, some contacted home and some napped. When we were not at Centro Mallqui collecting data, our stay in Ilo has been an adventure. The market we …