Comments on: On the Heels of History: Hiking the Inca Trail Part I

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 12 May 2017 13:23:17 +0000

In reply to Sandy.

I definitely could have trained more. I wish I did! The more training you do, the more you’ll enjoy the big trip you paid so much for 🙂 As for altitude sickness, just spend as much time as possible in Cusco beforehand — that’s the biggest factor!

By: Sandy

Sandy — Wed, 03 May 2017 19:46:15 +0000

It is most definitely on my bucket list I just need to pick a date so it is not left to the wistful someday that never happens. Great job to you and Zoe on the day one hiking, I know I could train to do be better prepared for that part but I am worried about the altitude sickness as I live at sea level.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 05:05:01 +0000

In reply to Kawani b. That's great Kawani! Have a fun time!

By: Kawani b

Kawani b — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 00:11:21 +0000

Your post has got me and my wife very excited to go in March to Peru with Alpaca Expeditions

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 21:45:02 +0000

In reply to Antony Vargas. All great tips for helping adjust to altitude! Thanks Antony!

By: Antony Vargas

Antony Vargas — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 18:18:12 +0000

Alex it is a nice blog LOOKS like you had one of the most complete experiences.
I’m a Inka Trail Guide AND for all people who is planning to visit Machu Picchu make sure you Drink as much water you can 5 days before arrived cusco (help regulate easier you body to altitude )and try to eat healthy food ALSO some walks and running.

best regards.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 08:37:14 +0000

In reply to ABROADIO. I'm very grateful that I managed to avoid almost all altitude effects. I was lucky! And yes, hats off to the porters for sure!

By: ABROADIO

ABROADIO — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 13:38:50 +0000

Great, you’ve finished it Alex and most important you’ve enjoyed it. Altitude sickness is not a joke and can easily spoil the experience. Hats off for the porters, though!

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 19:32:10 +0000

In reply to Damir. Thanks Damir! The ruins along the way I might have enjoyed more than Macchu Picchu itself! It really is about the journey and not just the destination in this case.

By: Damir

Damir — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 09:03:46 +0000

Loving those pictures. people so often forget that there is more about Machu Picchu than just the classic panorama…
Inca Trail can be so beautiful, as are the other ruins along it trek. Love the way you are documenting your emotions. Elation, pain, relief..the inca trail really brings out everything 🙂