Our time in Dingboche was mainly to acclimatise so we had an extra day here relax and find some extra red blood cells to keep us oxgenated up higher! There wasn’t a whole lot to do in Dingboche so we … Continue reading EBC Trek – Dingboche
Wow, today was the most incredible day! For many reasons! Firstly, before breakfast I had a little wander around the village. The early morning had brought on clear skies and revealed what we had missed out on yesterday when we … Continue reading EBC Trek – Tengboche to Dingboche
After a pleasant “rest day” yesterday it was time to get back into hiking higher towards Base Camp. This morning brought another magical view from my windows. The mornings were so crisp and clear that all the mountain peaks surrounding … Continue reading EBC Trek – Namche to Tengboche
After a solid sleep in the fresh mountain air, I was ready to face what the day would bring. The sky was clear in the early morning and the snow-capped mountains that were hidden by cloud last night decided to … Continue reading EBC Trek – Chomua to Namche Bazar
After a solid but not long enough sleep, L and I woke at 5:30am to be picked up for our Santa Cruz trek. Still tired from the day before I stayed awake long enough to put my bags in the … Continue reading Trekking the Santa Cruz Trail
Laguna 69 is a place that I’ve never heard of before I stepped onto South American soil. It was in Lima the first time when I heard about this incredible place. A couple I had met had just come from … Continue reading Lost My Breath at Laguna 69
After a lazy start by yours truly, I checked out of the Cozy Hostel and headed into the main square of Puno in search of coffee. I had a few hours to kill before my bus to Copacabana left so … Continue reading At the Copa..Copacabanaaaa!
There are many famous sights to see when travelling around Cusco – Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail, the alpacas – but there is one place that hasn’t quite hit the tourist radar yet. And I’m so glad to have experienced … Continue reading Hiking to Rainbow Mountain
Like clockwork, we woke to the sound of pounding rain. I know it’s the rainy season and all here in Cusco but couldn’t the Gods hold out for a few days! We had breakfast at the same place as dinner … Continue reading Machu Picchu Jungle Trek – Day 3
The sound of heavy rain woke us in our little hostel and the desire to get out of bed was non-existent. Laying in until the very last minute we made a dash to The Last Bar for breakfast and to … Continue reading Machu Picchu Jungle Trek – Day 2
A Blonde and Her Passport 