Thread: Trip Report--Machu Picchu

Originally Posted by frapos

Great TR. Looking forward to reading more. It brings back memories of my visit last year. Getting to Machu Picchu independently with the combination of plane, bus, train, taxi, foot and any other means of transport (not necesarily in that order) is really for the intrepid traveler. But totally worth it. Then there's the landing into CUZ, on the best of days, hair-raising. I guess approaching in fog you did not see the mountains an armslength away from the window. Did you try coca tea to ease altitude sickness?

"The coca alkaloid content of coca tea is such that the consumption of one cup of coca tea can cause a positive result on a drug test for cocaine, however.^[1]"

I don't see Boss risking any possible chance of getting a positive!

I agree that intrepid would be a good term. For me, I'd say "crazy", methods which I would not prefer...Maybe in my much younger days! I admire the "intrepididity"--reminds me of Radar O'Reilly...

So Offroader, what kind of footwear, shoes-hiking boots, cross-trainers…. or something else?

Originally Posted by frapos

Getting to Machu Picchu independently with the combination of plane, bus, train, taxi, foot and any other means of transport (not necesarily in that order) is really for the intrepid traveler. But totally worth it.

Intrepid Travelers, all.