It wouldn’t be a very good Amazon exploration without plenty of jungle hikes, so don’t be surprised that we started off day three that way. Despite what the Discovery Channel makes it seem like, wildlife usually does it’s best to stay hidden to avoid being eaten (or more sadly poached), so you’ve got to have…
Tag: South America
Lost in the Jungle [Peruvian Amazon]
After our escapades in the desert oasis of Huacachina, it was time to head to Iquitos, a city in northern Peru, on the cusp of the Amazon Rainforest. So close, in fact, that during the rainy season part of Iquitos is overtaken by water. We came here to see the famed Amazon and spend a…
Amigo! Amigo? ..Amigo??? [Inca Trail, Peru]
What a treat it was to be able to sleep in until 4:45 the morning we set out to hike the 44km of the Inca Trail (also known as the classic trail) leading up to Machu Picchu! We purposefully packed super light because we wanted to put our friendship to the test with four days…
It Ain’t All Puppies and Rainbows [Cusco & Rainbow Mountain, Peru]
After a crisp 32 hours in Lima, we made our way to Cusco for the suggested two days of acclimation ahead of trekking the Inca Trail. Flights are dirt cheap so we chose that over ground transit, which put us into the mountain town around noon. Highly recommend flying to Cusco instead of taking the…
A Tale of Two Shitty Planes [US > Peru]
After waiting for what feels like forever, we’re both free! Our first stop as a misfit family is Peru to finally hike the Inca trail three years after we initially decided to. Chris and Justin were coming from Key West to fly out of Ft. Lauderdale, and Krista from Madison on a three legger with…
Run Far, Travel Farther 