Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: An Unforgettable Experience

Two years ago, I embarked upon a journey that changed my life: the Inca trail trek to Machu Picchu. It was the first time Ive traveled to South America and a remarkable experience. I took on the physical and mental challenge of hiking for 12-16 km over the course of 4 days in oxygen thin air with only my backpack and camping gear. But most importantly, I had the opportunity to learn about the Incan way of life, an awe-inspiring and spiritual experience.

There are moments in your life when you realize the true power of the human spirit. This was one of those moments. By fulfilling my dream and also conquering my fears, I was able to bring home so many learnings: a new found respect for the world we live in, strength and courage that I can achieve anything I set my mind to, and a realization that humans are all similar fundamentally in the values that they share.

You can read more at:
http://www.wanderingeducators.com/best/traveling/inca-trail-machu-picchu-unfo...

By Jennifer Dooley
www.allofustogether.ca

Category:

Travel & Events

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• Inca Trail
• Machu Picchu
• Jennifer Dooley
• hiking

[canadadog]

awesome story, i will be doing the same journey next month, cant wait!

[Marz714]

Thanks for sharing the vid! What time of year did you hike the Inca Trail?

[escanlan100]

this is truly an amazing video. thank you so much as i am heading to peru next summer and this video certainly helps me prepare for this hike..thanks again!

[thebailey67]

@yellowneesy good idea.

[primo174517]

I loved this video. Thank you so much for sharing. You captured everything I am expecting to see and enjoy when I travel there in June 2012. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[DannoJano]

Beautiful video ! Thank you  Wich month did you go ?

[hairvamp]

i just did it 2 weeks ago,i felt the same experience as you

[fetavora]

This is indeed an amazing experience, done this last week!

[yellowneesy]

@tazzzx It's highly likely you'd struggle to complete it. I saw a young man, similar weight, accompanied back to the start after only a few miles. It was the easiest part. He was out of breath, red faced and had difficulty walking. We're hikers but we still did extra hikes for 3 months before going. The youngest 2 in our group dropped out after 2 days, they were in their 20s. You could start walking, build up your muscles and stamina & lose weight in the process. A fantastic goal to aim for eh?

[tazzzx]

hey guys.. i need some info! im 105 kg and im fat.. do u think i will be able to do the trail?! pls let me know! :D