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<title><![CDATA[In My Place ]]></title>
<link>http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/2009/12/29/in-my-place/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:09:25 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Mandi</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[&quot;Wouldn&#39;t take nothin&#39; for my journey now...&quot; - Maya Angelou I remember beginning ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><div id="attachment_756" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><a href="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0158-2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-756" title="DSCN0158 2" src="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0158-2.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="289" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&#34;Wouldn&#39;t take nothin&#39; for my journey now...&#34; - Maya Angelou</p></div>
<p>I remember beginning the tenth grade after I had just moved to my second new high school in Georgia (one of three).</p>
<p>I knew no one. I hated the town. And above all, I wanted nothing to do with that school. I gave my mom hell through the entire moving process, threatening to staple myself to the ground and not budge until she promised to &#8220;stop ruining my life!&#8221;</p>
<p>But before you start judging me, try to remember this: I was 15 and at that age it&#8217;s pretty much genetically impossible not to be an insufferable brat.</p>
<p>I was no stranger to being plucked out of a school and forced to start anew &#8211; it comes with the territory of having divorced parents. You get packed up and shipped off to new places and are expected to bounce right back. Kids are resilient, they say.</p>
<p>I have to agree. But before I get too far, I should add that what I hated more than starting off in a school where I knew no one and had no friends was for other people to see me as the girl who knew no one and had no friends.</p>
<p>That is to say&#8230;I hated to be seen alone.</p>
<p>I would go hungry and hide out in the library before I sat in that rowdy lunchroom flanked on either side by two empty seats and no one to talk to. I had flashbacks of sixth grade, starting my new school right after my parents split. I knew no one and was so mind-numbingly shy that I could barely talk to teachers, let alone strike up conversations with strangers.</p>
<p>And I did hide out&#8230;more than once. Stuck my head in my books and pretended I was happier there, safer there. It was sad but I just could not be seen flying solo. And as I had made a silent, angry pact with myself to make absolutely no attempt to fit in or acclimate myself to my new environment, it was pretty tough going in the friend-making department. Looking back, even I wouldn&#8217;t have been my own friend. Who wants chat up the surly looking chick in the back of the class glaring daggers at the chalkboard?</p>
<p>But deep down I wasn’t really the <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">bitch</span> loner I pretended to be. I lasted about a semester before I got sick of holding in laughter when people made funny jokes and stomping around my new house complaining about living in the &#8220;boonies&#8221; and wanting my old life back or else I would just DIIEEEEE.</p>
<p>And although friends eventually came and I had something to do on Friday nights other than play with my cat and annoy my brother, I never really did get over my fear of being seen alone.  It’s the same fear I think that gives people nightmares about walking into auditoriums with no pants or why girls flock to bathrooms in packs to powder their noses.</p>
<p>I simply didn’t like feeling vulnerable. And my crippling phobia followed me to college, driving me to purposely show up late for lunch dates when the thought of sitting alone at an empty dining hall table made me break out in a cold sweat and my hands shake like leaves.  It was also this dread that pressed on my shoulders till they hunched as I ducked into grocery stores without making eye contact with other shoppers—I got in, got out and didn’t breathe regularly until I was safe behind the wheel of my car. And it’s a fear that has been my constant companion for many years, telling me I’m not good enough on my own, making it nearly impossible to function sometimes…until now.</p>
<p>The truth is, it’s great being a kid, but you can’t deny growing up has its advantages.  Most of them are tangible, such as making your first paycheck and finally beginning to take a bit of control over your own life. And I was moved around so much in my youth – which I realize now helped than hurt me – that I learned to relish those things in life only my hands could touch and change.</p>
<p>I ask myself sometimes how people know they have grown. Once you’ve finished physically growing…how can you gauge your own personal development?</p>
<p>By loves lost and found?</p>
<p>In friendships maintained and rooms that stay tidy for more than a week?</p>
<p>By the quantity of vegetables consumed or suits hung in the closet?</p>
<p>For me, I shot up inches the minute I stepped off the plane in Santiago. That was <em>the </em>moment when I truly took responsibility for every step I’d take for the next four months. It was my plan, my bank account, my everything on the line.</p>
<p>And I grew at least a foot reporting and editing at the Santiago Times. Trust me…you would have to be a ST staffer to truly appreciate the truth of this statement. Just working each day with my back slammed up against the grand canyon-sized language barrier between me and my sources…I don’t think I’ve faced a tougher challenge yet. And I came out stronger for it, as both a journalist and a student of español.</p>
<p>Goals no. 1 and no. 2 – check, check.</p>
<div id="attachment_747" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><a href="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0176.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-747" title="Santiago Times Staff" src="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0176.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The ST crew...with a few friends mixed in.</p></div>
<p>Apart from a new skill set, I couldn’t move to a new city and not leave without falling in love with some lovely people.  It hurt to say goodbye to friends not knowing how long I’d be gone or if I’d ever come back.</p>
<div id="attachment_748" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><a href="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0106.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-748" title="DSCN0106" src="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0106.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="309" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">At my &#34;despedida&#34; or farewell party...sad to say &#39;bye to these ladies. </p></div>
<p>Whether I met them at work, out on the town, surfing couches or just through those random encounters that impact you forever, they each played a hand in lifting me up a notch or two on the grown-up meter. They took me in when I was homeless, laughed at my poor attempts to speak “Chilean,” helped me dance the night away, strolled with me through new parts of town and, in the end, they became like family to me in Santiago.</p>
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<p>And while I know I&#8217;ve matured over time, never have I felt further away from the shy, insecure little girl I knew so well just a few years ago than as I walked step after back-breaking step up to the summit of Machupicchu on Dec. 18.</p>
<div id="attachment_751" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><a href="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0074-2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-751" title="DSCN0074 2" src="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0074-2.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Happy girl meets wonder of the world.</p></div>
<p>It was 4 a.m. when I began the 90-minute trek up the mountain with a couple dozen other hardcore (read: insane) travelers itching to be first in line to see one of the world’s seven wonders. No one spoke a word.</p>
<div id="attachment_752" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 157px"><a href="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0050-2.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-752" title="DSCN0050 2" src="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0050-2.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="147" height="193" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Are we *huff* there yet?</p></div>
<p>It was pitch black outside and only sneakers shuffling across rocks and the huffs and puffs of heaving lungs broke the predawn silence.</p>
<p>Every squat I ever cringed my way through at the gym finally proved its worth as I broke apart from the crowd, leaving behind a couple of super skinny ladies that had been sucking on cigarettes during the walk to the trail and now had stopped to break just 10 minutes into the hike.</p>
<p>Alright – just give me one moment to feel smug about never picking up that habit…</p>
<p>Mmmk, moment over.</p>
<p>I reached the entrance to the ruins at 5:30 a.m., blood pumping, heart pounding against my ribcage and muscles on fire from the exertion.  And about an hour later, I was dragging myself up an even higher mountain that overlooks those ruins – Mt. Waynapicchu.  Sure, there were moments when I thought my legs would finally give out, that I’d tumble hundreds of meters to the ground, that I was clinically insane for joining the first group up rather than waiting to rest, but…Oh, was it worth it.</p>
<p><a href="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0116-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-753" title="DSCN0116 2" src="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0116-2.jpg" alt="top o' the world" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>I can’t quite put it into words, but I’m pretty sure I got a taste of what it’s like to cross the finish line at a marathon.  It’s that moment when you know that nothing but you, your beating heart and able bones got you there and it’s like no one can touch you. You look down at your body and realize what a wonder it is, what a wonder <em>you</em> are.</p>
<p>And although I was alone, I did not feel alone.</p>
<p><a href="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0076-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-754" title="DSCN0076 2" src="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0076-2.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>What I felt was such love for myself, love coupled with pride that after everything I had gone through – not <a href="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0124-2.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-755" title="DSCN0124 2" src="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0124-2.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a>just in those four months but in my entire life – I could reach that place on that mountain where I could look at myself and see me for the first time and know inside that I was good enough, strong enough, powerful enough to do anything I dreamed up.</p>
<p>And in the back of my mind, I kissed goodbye the girl who has held me back for so long. Hugged her and patted her little head, held her hand as I walked her away to her place in my past.  And I felt no fear of seeing her go, felt no loss to have her off my shoulders at last.  Felt nothing but sunrise on my face and that after so many years I had found my place&#8230;I was free.</p>
<p>And no one can ever take that moment away from me.<a href="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0164-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-768" title="DSCN0164 2" src="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0164-2.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="309" /></a></p>
<p>I know it can be hard for some to understand why I would pack my bags and head off by myself to new country, turn my back on friends and family and security in exchange for…what? I had no idea.</p>
<p>The answer is, it’s because you never know what you truly are made of until you throw yourself out there blind and make what you can of whatever you find.</p>
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<p>In the end, as clichéd and overdone and completely cheese-tastic as it sounds, I found out who I am. That is to say, I see myself now without smokescreens or looking through the scope of someone else’s standards.</p>
<p>In Spanish, they have two words for “to know.” If you use <em>saber</em> it generally applies to facts…you ‘know’ that 2 + 2 = 4 and you ‘know’ your test is on Wednesday. But the other verb <em>conocer</em> is used for knowing people, knowing places…I “know” Peru since I have visited it just like I “know” my good friend Pamela.</p>
<p>So when I say I know for the first time in…well, ever… that I am a strong young woman, a good person, an honest human being and that I’m capable of absolutely anything…I say it in the ‘conocer’ way.  It’s not just a statement or fact. It’s recognition, an understanding and it’s something I wish more girls my age would feel.</p>
<p>I hope we don’t all have to fly to Peru and climb mountains to get to that place…but I think we all have our obstacles that we overcome and then finally appreciate our own strength. Maybe it&#8217;s running a marathon or going more than a month without a boyfriend because we are happy with ourselves.  Maybe it’s simply surviving high school or going to college in a different state. Whatever it is, you’ll know it when you get there, when you see yourself and can find nothing you’d change, when you can look and see only the good.</p>
<p>And if you haven&#8217;t traveled alone, I don&#8217;t think there&#8217;s a better way to see what you&#8217;re made of.  When I started off in Peru, I had just left two travel companions in the desert and I can safely say I did more and saw more by myself than I would have had I been with others.</p>
<p>Like wandering off the beaten trail&#8230;.</p>
<div id="attachment_757" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><a href="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0133.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-757" title="Cusco" src="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0133.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Hiking through the hills in beautiful Cusco, Peru. </p></div>
<p>Trying new things&#8230;</p>
<div id="attachment_758" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><a href="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0003.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-758" title="DSCN0003" src="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0003.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&#34;Why no, I have not tried random pig parts pickeled and served with hot peppers...sounds tasty!&#34;     (for the record: it wasn&#39;t)</p></div>
<p>From the nice people I met at cafes around Cusco to the girl I ended up chatting with for two hours after I took a wrong turn looking for a concert, I had so much fun just letting myself <em>be</em> rather than worrying over maps and tour guides.</p>
<div id="attachment_759" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><a href="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0012.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-759" title="DSCN0012" src="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0012.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Me, comically squished into the seats of one of Lima&#39;s impossibly tiny public buses. Giant gringa comin&#39; through!</p></div>
<p>And I boarded my plane in Lima nine days ago without kicking and screaming like I left Salta back in 2006. No, I haven’t seen it all or done it all, but I feel fulfilled and happy for now…at least until I pack my bags and set off on my next adventure. Granted, I’ll be packing lighter next time because baggage fees are out of control (!).</p>
<div id="attachment_761" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><a href="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0049.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-761" title="DSCN0049" src="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0049.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="343" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Just a couple of my favorite guys to welcome me home at the airport.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_762" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><a href="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0116.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-762" title="DSCN0116" src="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0116.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Sisterly love at Christmastime. </p></div>
<p>Now I’m back in the states, back to Mom’s home cooking and bugging my little brother. I’m missing my life in Chile every day but enjoying the time off to re-organize myself and figure out my next move, what will make <em>me</em> happy to wake up each morning like I did in Chile.  I know one thing’s for sure…I’m nowhere near finished with South America yet.</p>
<p>And yes, I did it on my own, but no way in the world would I have taken a step off that plane back in August without support from friends, family and perfect strangers. From your hilarious comments on posts to listening to me ramble via Skype about whatever crazy situation I’d found myself in that week, I’m so glad you all were there.</p>
<div id="attachment_763" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><a href="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0091.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-763" title="DSCN0091" src="http://mandiwoodruff.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/dscn0091.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Home for the holidays.</p></div>
<p>Sending you all love in the new year and no worries…I’ll keep you posted on wherever I go next.</p>
<p>My guess is it won’t be to a swivel chair in a cubicle any time soon.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[[Breeze☆Special] VANK Exhibition and Joong-Ang Museum ]]></title>
<link>http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/2009/12/22/breeze%e2%98%86special-vank-exhibition/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:40:40 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jeanne Kim</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[As I said before, I am one of the Breeze Reporters, supported by Seoul and VANK.  Vank Exhibition be]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-212.jpg"></a>As I said before, I am one of the Breeze Reporters, supported by Seoul and VANK.  Vank Exhibition began today, in December 22nd at 10am. In order to cover this, reporters had to skip school, and write a report after &#8217; Learning by direct experience&#8217;.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">VANK Exhibition is stated at Joong-ang National Museum,the largest museum in Korea.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">More information on how to come to the museum. <a href="http://www.museum.go.kr/EngMain.do">http://www.museum.go.kr/EngMain.do</a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">People are not allowed to take pictures in the museum. Instead, I will put up some pictures of the outside.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1801.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-758" title="our culture, seoul 2 180" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1801.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="471" height="345" /></a><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-180.jpg"></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">△The lake is frozen. Other days were super cold, but today was quite warm, compared to other days of winter.</p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1823.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-759" title="our culture, seoul 2 182" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1823.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="467" height="370" /></a><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1821.jpg"></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1832.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-760" title="our culture, seoul 2 183" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1832.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="462" height="360" /></a><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-183.jpg"></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">△The Entrance of Joong-ang National Museum</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1843.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-761" title="our culture, seoul 2 184" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1843.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="453" height="350" /></a><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1841.jpg"></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1853.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-762" title="our culture, seoul 2 185" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1853.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="457" height="370" /></a><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1851.jpg"></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-186.jpg"></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1862.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-770" title="our culture, seoul 2 186" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1862.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="464" height="352" /></a><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1871.jpg"></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/dscf1534.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1065" title="DSCF1534" src="http://xiahjkliera13.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/dscf1534.jpg?w=482&#038;h=318" alt="" width="482" height="318" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/dscf1535.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1066" title="DSCF1535" src="http://xiahjkliera13.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/dscf1535.jpg?w=487&#038;h=308" alt="" width="487" height="308" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-764" title="our culture, seoul 2 187" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1872.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="466" height="388" /></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">△You can see the N-Seoul Tower. Can you notice it also?</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1911.jpg"></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1912.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-765" title="our culture, seoul 2 191" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1912.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="470" height="343" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">△Are you wondering what this is? Let me tell you about it. In these days, Joong-ang National Museum has special exhibition on history and mystery of Incan civilization. The picture above is stairs designed with pyramids of Machupicchu. So if you climbe of the stairs, it looks like you are climbing up the pyramids.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-188.jpg"></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1882.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-767" title="our culture, seoul 2 188" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1882.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="458" height="363" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">△This is the view you can see from the very top of the stairs.</p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1902.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-768" title="our culture, seoul 2 190" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1902.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="463" height="384" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">△It&#8217;s one small building next to the big one.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">▽Inside the Joong-Ang Museum, its interior is simple and clean.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/dscf1530.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1063" title="DSCF1530" src="http://xiahjkliera13.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/dscf1530.jpg?w=348&#038;h=491" alt="" width="348" height="491" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/dscf1531.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1064" title="DSCF1531" src="http://xiahjkliera13.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/dscf1531.jpg?w=510&#038;h=346" alt="" width="510" height="346" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style='text-align:center; display: block;'><object width='425' height='350'><param name='movie' value='http://www.youtube.com/v/_VJ6MuPmfw8&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;hd=0' /><param name='allowfullscreen' value='true' /><param name='wmode' value='transparent' /><embed src='http://www.youtube.com/v/_VJ6MuPmfw8&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;hd=0' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' allowfullscreen='true' width='425' height='350' wmode='transparent'></embed></object></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">△Ceiling Design of museum&#8217;s main building.</p>
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<p style="text-align:center;">I went inside and I found the place where VANK Exhibition was about to start. It will be continued until 12.27(Sun) and the available time is from 10am to 6pm. Guides will give explanations about exhibition. It&#8217;s free of course!!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-771" title="our culture, seoul 2 192" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1922.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="449" height="426" /></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Since today was the first day, the VIPs, including the vice mayor. All of them were people who work with the president Lee. It was like an honor to me. </p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-176.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-774" title="our culture, seoul 2 176" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-176.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="449" height="382" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1781.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-775" title="our culture, seoul 2 178" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1781.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="447" height="363" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-2002.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-772" title="our culture, seoul 2 200" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-2002.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="440" height="338" /></a><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1922.jpg"></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"> <a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-2021.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-773" title="our culture, seoul 2 202" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-2021.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="442" height="338" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style='text-align:center; display: block;'><object width='425' height='350'><param name='movie' value='http://www.youtube.com/v/I7IJtG3cDHs&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;hd=0' /><param name='allowfullscreen' value='true' /><param name='wmode' value='transparent' /><embed src='http://www.youtube.com/v/I7IJtG3cDHs&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;hd=0' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' allowfullscreen='true' width='425' height='350' wmode='transparent'></embed></object></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">The tape is cut, and the exhibition officially began!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Below are series of some pictures.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1941.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-777" title="our culture, seoul 2 194" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1941.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="442" height="376" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">△Korean Explanation on &#8216;What is VANK?&#8217;</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1931.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-778" title="our culture, seoul 2 193" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-1931.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="427" height="520" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">△This is posting up &#8216;post-it&#8217;s that is written briefly about this:&#8217;Korean features that would make people in the world to be amazed at after 10 years.&#8217; Since I took this picture before the exhibition started, there are not many &#8216;post-it&#8217;s but soon after the VIPs, Breeze Reporters and other people put them, the board were filled with pink post-its.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-175.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-779" title="our culture, seoul 2 175" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-175.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="425" height="361" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">△Korean Postcards<a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-195.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-780" title="our culture, seoul 2 195" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-195.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="423" height="369" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">△Information on Korea of foreign textbooks corrected after people such as Korean students asked the pressing company to fix the incorrect information.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img title="our culture, seoul 2 228" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-228.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="423" height="366" /></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">△English Version of World Map, produced from VANK, Voluntary Agency Network of Korea(<a href="http://www.prkorea.org">www.prkorea.org</a>)</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-217.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-781" title="our culture, seoul 2 217" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-217.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="409" height="507" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-216.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-787" title="our culture, seoul 2 216" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-216.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="416" height="355" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">The head director of VANK, Mr. Park began to explain about pieces of work exhibited in the museum to the VIPs.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-2061.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-783" title="our culture, seoul 2 206" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-2061.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="390" height="475" /></a><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-228.jpg"></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"> <a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-214.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-788" title="our culture, seoul 2 214" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-214.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="419" height="389" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-790" title="our culture, seoul 2 218" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-2181.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="422" height="349" /></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">△VIPs listening attentively to Mr. Park&#8217;s explanation.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img title="our culture, seoul 2 212" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-212.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="438" height="336" /></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-211.jpg"><img title="our culture, seoul 2 211" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-211.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="435" height="355" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">△Mr. Park explaining to us, the Breeze reporters.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-208.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-784" title="our culture, seoul 2 208" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-208.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="457" height="361" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">△Breeze Reporters, not including me, busy taking pictures.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">After the Breeze reporters took pictures with the vice mayor, he exchanged greetings with every one of us, individually!!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Apology here. The vice mayor had to go quickly to work for his next schedule, so unfortunately, no one had a chance to interview him.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#999999;"><strong><span style="color:#808080;"><em>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;</em></span></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#999999;"><strong><span style="color:#808080;"><em>Dear Mr. R(Jason), I am so sorry I couldn&#8217;t ask any questions. However, I will try to answer your questions as fast as possible instead through your email. Of course, I am planning to research and add those to my knowledge before answering yours.  I will do my best.</em> </span></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#999999;"><strong><span style="color:#808080;"> </span></strong></span><span style="color:#999999;"><strong><span style="color:#808080;">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;</span></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#999999;"><strong><span style="color:#808080;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-223.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-791" title="our culture, seoul 2 223" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-223.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="470" height="384" /></a></span></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#999999;"><span style="color:#000000;">△VIPs putting up &#8216;post-it&#8217; on the board, posing at the camera, the same time. </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#999999;"><span style="color:#000000;">[<strong>VIPs'  Short message to the world]</strong></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="color:#999999;"><span style="color:#000000;">Uh-Yoon-Dae, the chief of National Brand Committee</span></span></li>
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<ul style="text-align:center;">
<li><span style="color:#999999;"><span style="color:#000000;">Park-Jeong-Chan, the head director(president) of Yeonhap News. </span></span></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#999999;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style='text-align:center; display: block;'><object width='425' height='350'><param name='movie' value='http://www.youtube.com/v/_-zt4tP7hOU&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;hd=0' /><param name='allowfullscreen' value='true' /><param name='wmode' value='transparent' /><embed src='http://www.youtube.com/v/_-zt4tP7hOU&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;hd=0' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' allowfullscreen='true' width='425' height='350' wmode='transparent'></embed></object></span></span></span></p>
<ul style="text-align:center;">
<li><span style="color:#999999;"><span style="color:#000000;">Shin-Gill-Soo, Eastasia history foundation&#8217;s ambassador of marking international terms.</span></span></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#999999;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style='text-align:center; display: block;'><object width='425' height='350'><param name='movie' value='http://www.youtube.com/v/3K-4sVS2jME&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;hd=0' /><param name='allowfullscreen' value='true' /><param name='wmode' value='transparent' /><embed src='http://www.youtube.com/v/3K-4sVS2jME&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;hd=0' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' allowfullscreen='true' width='425' height='350' wmode='transparent'></embed></object></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#999999;"><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong><span style="color:#800000;">Anyone who want to receive a free world map in an English Version, please leave comments with your email address.</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong><span style="color:#800000;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-229.jpg"></a></span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-2291.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-793" title="our culture, seoul 2 229" src="http://xiahjkliera13.wordpress.com/files/2009/12/our-culture-seoul-2-2291.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="475" height="419" /></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#000000;">△World Map</span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#000000;">Did you enjoy? I recommend this exhibition to the foreigners, because it will provide them to have a new point of view toward Korea.  <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#000000;">Always yours. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#000000;">Xiah-J</span></p>
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<description><![CDATA[Mapa de ruta TRAVESIA DEL CHICON 4D/3N QUEBRADA DE CANCHA CANCHA – GLACIAR DE CHICON – QUEBRADA DE P]]></description>
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<p><strong>TRAVESIA DEL CHICON</strong></p>
<p><strong>4D/3N QUEBRADA DE CANCHA CANCHA – GLACIAR DE CHICON – QUEBRADA DE PUMAHUANCA</strong></p>
<p>En Febrero del año 2008 Lixayda Vasquez y Alfredo Zuñiga, miembros del Club de Andinismo Cusco y fundadores de Andean Destinations Adventure Tours abrieron un nuevo trekking combinando la idea de caminata y montañismo se aventuraron en cruzar el Velo de la novia, también llamado Chaiñapuerto , dando una vuelta al nevado Chicon principal nevado de la Cordillera de Urubamba.</p>
<p>El senderismo glaciar o alta vía no requiere escalar pero tampoco es un trekking fácil esta justo en la mitad de estas dos actividades es importante si es que no posees mucha experiencia contrates siempre los servicios de un guía de montaña certificado y utilices el equipo técnico necesario para que no te veas comprometido en alguna situación delicada en la travesía.</p>
<p>Empezaron desde la ya frecuentada quebrada de Cancha cancha y la salida fue por la quebrada de Pumahuanca abriendo una posibilidad mas para los caminantes Cuzqueños y de todo el mundo a continuación la descripción de su itinerario:</p>
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<p><strong>ITINERARIO </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Primer día: Cusco- Huaran – Cancha cancha </strong></p>
<p>Salimos a las 8 am de  temprano para viajar una hora hasta Huaran a los 2900msnm donde empezamos la caminata por la quebrada de Cancha cancha hasta llegar al poblado del mismo nombre, el camino está bien marcado y es transitado frecuentemente por grupo de caminantes que hacen la ruta Huaran – cancha cancha – lares, este día fue  tranquilo acampamos en una exótica planicie a 20 minutos de la población en donde las verticales paredes del nevado Chicon y del nevado Sawasiray nos protegió por la noche, caminamos aproximadamente 5 horas</p>
<p><strong>Segundo día: Cancha cancha – Campo morrena del nevado Chicon</strong></p>
<p>Salimos de Cancha Cancha a las 9 de la mañana y en la mitad de las verticales paredes que les comente líneas arriba encontramos un zigzagueante camino escondido por el crecido ichu y lo poco transitado. Llegamos hasta unas lagunas después de 1 hora de empinada ascensión desde donde divisamos muy cerca el nevado Siriwani seguimos por el camino cercano a esta laguna hasta llegar al Abra entre el nevado Chicon y el abra Siriwani que está marcado por una gran torre de roca desde ahí se puede divisar la cumbre del nevado Chicon, progresamos hasta la base de su extenso glaciar y establecimos nuestro campamento, caminamos 7 horas.</p>
<p><strong>Tercer día 3: Campo morrena del nevado Chicon – travesía del glaciar velo de la novia – quebrada de Pumahuanca </strong></p>
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<p>Salimos temprano del campamento como a las 8 de la mañana, con el objetivo de cruzar el Velo de la novia, al llegar al abra el punto más alto del glaciar pudimos divisar gran parte de la Cordillera de Vilcabamba y la vista de la Cordillera de Urubamba fue espectacular, el glaciar no tiene ninguna dificultad técnica, aunque estaba ligeramente cargado de nieve ( nos cubría hasta las pantorrillas ) no significo gran esfuerzo , pero la sensación de cruzar este glaciar es muy especial , además la cercanía del glaciar con las montañas de la cordillera de Urubamba y con la ciudad es increíble, al acabar el glaciar descendimos por una morrena muy descompuesta hasta un bosque de Queuñas muy accidentado hasta encontrar un camino de pastores hasta la quebrada de Pumahuanca en donde nos refugiamos en una casita abandonada, ese día llovió a cantaros .</p>
<p>Caminamos 7 horas</p>
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<p><strong>Cuarto día  4: Quebrada de Pumahuanca – Urubamba &#8211; Cusco</strong></p>
<p>Cuando salimos de nuestro refugio el piso todavía estaba mojado y el cielo amenazaba con algunos truenos en la distancia, después de agradecer que hoy dia seria solo descenso hasta Urubamba empezamos el camino , la quebrada de Pumahuanca a mi parecer es una de la más bonitas de la Cordillera de Urubamba,  espectaculares pilares y enormes paredes de roca flanquean la quebrada, cataratas, puentes y densos bosques de Queuñas adornan la bajada hasta el pueblo en donde el camino se hace mas llano y donde puedes encontrar los primeros indicios de civilización, desde  ya muy cerca de Urubamba donde las casa de campo ya se podían ver un amble camionero nos recogió y nos llevo hasta la ciudad en donde celebramos con la muy añorada cerveza que estuvo en nuestras cabezas días antes &#8230;Tomamos un carro hasta cusco y regresamos a la realidad de nuevo</p>
<div id="attachment_131" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 458px"><img class="size-full wp-image-131" title="P1000769" src="http://mountainrangeandes.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/p1000769.jpg" alt="P1000769" width="448" height="336" /><p class="wp-caption-text">La tormenta ya viene!!!</p></div>
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<link>http://mountainrangeandes.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/curso-de-reconocieminto-de-equipo-tecnico-manejo-de-cuerdas-ascenso-y-descenso-por-cuerdas/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:47:17 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[El Club de Andinismo Cusco, Institucion con casi 25 años difundiendo el montañismo en el Cusco, dict]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-117" title="Copia de club Curso" src="http://mountainrangeandes.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/copia-de-club-curso.jpg" alt="Copia de club Curso" width="336" height="442" />El Club de Andinismo Cusco, Institucion con casi 25 años difundiendo el montañismo en el Cusco, dictara el<strong> Curso de Reconocimiento de Equipo Tecnico, Manejo de Cuerdas, Ascenso y Descenso por Cuerdas </strong>para los miembros de este club con el fin de uniformizar los conocimientos tecnicos en estos temas, actualizar las tecnicas y procedimientos dentro del montañismo e identificar nuevos instructores que peremnisen este tipo de actividades en nuestra region.</p>
<p>El instructor en esta ocasion sera Alfredo Zuñiga miembro del Club de Andinismo Cusco, escalador Cusqueño por 8 años y Aspirante a guia de montaña.</p>
<p>El curso se llevara a cabo los dias 6,7 y 8 de noviembre  siendo los dos primeros dias teoricos de 8pm -  10 pm y el 8 de noviembre sera en campo salida a las 7 am.</p>
<p>Para mayor informacion escriba:  andinismo_cusco @hotmail.com</p>
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<link>http://mountainrangeandes.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/club-de-andinismo-cusco/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:35:23 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[INFORME DEL I CAMPEONATO NACIONAL DE ESCALADA DEPORTIVA PACHAR 2009 Lo que comenzó como un sueño par]]></description>
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<p>Lo que comenzó como un sueño para algunos de los miembros del Club de Andinismo Cusco al querer agrupar a los mejores escaladores del Perú en uno de los centros de escalada deportiva y clásica más importante del Cusco como Pachar se concreto el sábado pasado. Bajo un cielo azul y el brillante sol que calentaba el Valle Sagrado de los Incas y desde luego las paredes verticales de Pachar, el día sábado 10 de octubre, se realizó con todo éxito el 1er Campeonato Nacional de Escalada Deportiva Pachar 2009.</p>
<p>25 competidores en las tres categorías; entre extranjeros y nacionales, limeños dentro de los cuales el más joven de todos, Diego Lequerica de 14 años; arequipeños y cusqueños compitieron por ser los mejores de esta competencia intentado encadenar las distintas vías que se equiparon exclusivamente para el campeonato.</p>
<p>Partimos de Cusco a las 7:30 am del día sábado 10 rumbo a Pachar; llegando alrededor de las 9:30 am, luego de la inauguración, la competencia comenzó simultáneamente por tres vías para las tres categorías, Varones Masters, Varones Noveles y Mujeres.</p>
<p>Siendo los ganadores:</p>
<p>En la Categoría Varones Masters:</p>
<p>Primer lugar:               Steven Sylvester                   (Inglaterra)</p>
<p>Segundo Lugar:          Arístides Ramos                  (Cusco)</p>
<p>Tercer Lugar:             Jorge Díaz                              (Cusco)</p>
<p>En la Categoría Varones Noveles:</p>
<p>Primer lugar:              Guido Mollepaza                    (Arequipa)</p>
<p>Segundo Lugar:          Diego Lequerica                  (Lima)</p>
<p>Tercer Lugar:             Juan Mamani                         (Arequipa)</p>
<p>En la categoría Mujeres:</p>
<p>Primer lugar:              Yadira Bernales                     (Cusco)</p>
<p>Segundo Lugar:        Tine Hochholze                     (Austria)</p>
<p>Tercer Lugar:             Lixayda Vasquez                   (Cusco</p>
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<p>Van nuestras felicitaciones y agradecimiento a todos ellos y a los demás competidores que nos acompañaron esa mañana.</p>
<p>Debemos agradecer también a Alfredo Zúñiga y a Ario Ferri, quienes fueron los encargados de equipar las vías de la competencia, trabajaron muy duro los últimos tres días para dejar todo listo, su experiencia y conocimientos determinaron las correctas dificultades para cada categoría. Para Omar Moscoso fue una experiencia muy rica, como asistente de los equipadores aprendió bastante y dio mucho de si esos dos arduos días, le estamos muy agradecidos por eso.</p>
<p>Asimismo, debemos agradecer a los jueces de la competencia, al Sr. Cesar Pujazon, Ario Ferri, Aron Zarate y Alfredo Zúñiga.</p>
<p>Luego de la ceremonia de premiación, las palabras de clausura del evento estuvieron a cargo del Sr Cesar Pujazon, fundador de nuestro Club.</p>
<p>Partimos rumbo al Cusco alrededor de las 4:30 p.m. dando gracias a Pachar por todas las aventuras vividas en sus paredes.</p>
<p>Nuestro mayor reconocimiento es para nuestros auspiciadores:</p>
<p>Red Bull; con sus bebidas energéticas cargaron de energía a los espectadores y le pusieron alas a los gatos de los competidores para superar muchos de los pasos difíciles.</p>
<p>Movistar; por permitirnos difundir la competencia gracias a los afiches que nos proporcionaron.</p>
<p>Cusco Treks &#38; Tours, por el significativo aporte económico que nos permitió tener éxito en el evento, agradecemos al Sr. Aurelio Aguirre, fundador de nuestro club, y sus hijas Katherinne y Mariel Aguirre por el apoyo brindado.</p>
<p>Tambopata Lodge, por proporcionarnos el premio para el primer puesto, un tour de 3 días y dos noches en el Parque Nacional de Tambopata para dos personas, agradecemos también al Sr. Tomas Hendrickson, fundador de nuestro Club, por toda su ayuda.</p>
<p>Tatoo Adventure Gear; por proporcionarnos un arnés, mosquetón y descensor, que fue el primer premio para la Categoría Mujeres, muchas gracias al Sr. Ricardo Valencia Salas.</p>
<p>Escuela de Gastronomía, Bar y Hotelería Latinoamericano; sus riquísimos y nutritivos boxlunch restablecieron las energías perdidas de los competidores durante la primera fase de la competencia, muchas gracias al Sr. Max Anaya y al Sr. Darío Romanville.</p>
<p>Inversiones El Kosa; los competidores solo tenían una meta, quedar en el primer puesto en su categoría y poder así llevarse una de las “manitos”, que vinieron a ser los trofeos muy creativamente elaborados por el Sr. Víctor Hugo Álvarez, fue quizás lo más codiciado por todos los competidores.</p>
<p>Agua Phura del Cusco por hidratarnos durante toda la competencia.</p>
<p>Sacred Valley Vía Ferrata; Por auspiciarnos con tours en la vía ferrata, muchas gracias a Ario y Natalia por su ayuda.</p>
<p>Khipu; por obsequiarnos una hermosa mochila de montaña para el segundo puesto de la categoría Varones Masters, muchas gracias.</p>
<p>Climbing Room (cuarto de escalada); gracias a nuestro amigo Arón Zarate que nos auspicio con dos drybags y chapas para equipar las distintas vías de la competencia.</p>
<p>Casa Elena; a nuestro amigo y miembro del Club Yves Chemin que nos ayudo con el transporte Cusco Pachar para los miembros de la Cruz Roja y organización, muchas gracias Ivan.</p>
<p>Andean Destinations Adventure Tours; a Alfredo Zúñiga miembro de nuestro Club quien fue uno de los equipadores de las vías de competencia y a Lixayda Vasquez “Lichi” por los chalk bags hechos a mano que fueron los premios de los terceros lugares en todas las categorías.</p>
<p>Agencia de Viajes Mayuc Cusco, por el apoyo economico que ayudo a la organizacion de la competencia.</p>
<p>Action Valley; por el auspicio con un salto Bungee Jumping, Juan (Arequipa) nunca lo va a olvidar.</p>
<p>Antis y Revista Tucu; por la difusión que le dieron al evento a  nivel nacional a través de las páginas de su periódico.</p>
<p>MUCHÍSIMAS GRACIAS A TODOS ELLOS, SIN SU AYUDA NO HABRÍA SIDO POSIBLE LOGRARLO.</p>
<p>Dentro de la Organización del Campeonato damos las gracias a Yadira Bernales quien fue una de las impulsadoras del evento, estuvo trabajando desde mucho antes con los proyectos y particularidades del evento; Lixayda Vasquez por su diligencia y determinación en la búsqueda de auspiciadores y en la organización en general, Jorge Diaz por su empeño y paciencia en la organización del evento; Giancarlo Palomino quien estuvo a cargo de las labores de Marketing y Publicidad; Irmaluz Pancorbo gracias a su esfuerzo en contactarse con auspiciadores y por sus presentaciones en la TV para la difusión del evento; Saúl Caipani por su mejor predisposición con la organización especialmente con el equipo de sonido y animación; Edgar Rayme por el soporte informático y la elaboración de la pagina web; Alfredo Zúñiga por sus esfuerzos equipando las vías y por la asistencia a los auspiciadores; Jorge Sirvas por ayudarnos con la donación de chapas y a conseguir premios y los trofeos; Yerson Venero por colaborar con el transporte y la toma de fotos y videos de todo el evento; Mitsy Díaz por sus bocaditos del día de la conferencia de prensa y colaborando el día de la competencia junto a Dana; Omar por permanecer colgado toda la mañana para tener las mejores fotografías “desde arriba”; Vania por su ayuda durante el proceso de publicidad; Isabel Champi, Oscar, Arístides por su colaboración el día del evento y en general a todos los miembros del Club de Andinismo Cusco.</p>
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<p>La historia no termina aquí, sino es el comienzo, el siguiente año esperamos contar con todos ustedes en el CAMPEONATO INTERNACIONAL PACHAR 2010.</p>
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<link>http://tierrainka1.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/paquetes-turisticos-barato/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:30:29 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Machu Picchu is a major tourist destination in Cusco &#8211; Peru, interesting archaeological site f]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><div id="result_box" dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.tierrainka.com/inca-trail-machupicchu-21.html"><strong>Machu Picchu</strong></a> is a major tourist destination in Cusco &#8211; Peru, interesting archaeological site for the world, Aguas Calientes is devoted entirely to tourism, especially Lares trek.With extraordinary mountain scenery is a favorite destination for lovers of the Inca road in this part of South America, I am a tourist who travels the world and visit many tourist agency and all were expensive but to my luck I found an agency in cusco and  called <a href="http://www.tierrainka.com/inca-trail-machupicchu-21.html"><strong>Tierra Inka</strong></a> where you can purchase economical package with great service and let them here but one of the packages purchased.
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<div dir="ltr"><strong>DESCRIPTION DAY ONE (CUSCO- km 104- Machupicchu)</strong>Early in the morning departure by train journey from Cusco through the pisturesque Sacred Valley to Km 104 (Chachabamba), start the hike through a sub-tropical forest, our hike continues gently upward for approximately four hours until we reach the beautifully situated Inca complex of Wiñayhuayna, its significance in Quechua is forever young. This is one of the most beautiful of the neighboring sites to Machu Picchu. Many fountains and baths as well as steeply gabled structures. The site was discovered only in the year 1941 and was named Wiñaywayna is a species of epiphytic Orchid which abounds in the area. We stop to eat a bag lunch, we continue two hours to the Sun gate, from where a spectacular panoramic view of Machupicchu and the entire surrounding canyon of the Urubamba river can be enjoyed, we walk down past the majestic ruins; then take the bus to Aguas Calientes to spend a relaxing night in a hostal.
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<p><strong>DAY TWO (MACHUPICCHU &#8211; CUSCO)</strong></p>
<p>Early morning we take the bus to Machupicchu, where we will explore the amazing architecture and mysterious temples left by the Incas; an experienced and knowledgeable tour guide will help us to understand the wonderfull and enigmatic advanced culture. We will have time to explore the Sanctuary on our own before returning to Cusco by train. Transfer station to hotel.</p>
<p><strong>INCLUDES</strong></p>
<p>- Transfer/hotel/ train station<br />
- Transfer to km 104<br />
- Train ticket round trip (Backpacker service)<br />
- Entrance fee to Inca trail and Machupicchu<br />
- Bus ticket up and down<br />
- 1 night in a lodge. (Aguas Calientes), with breakfast included<br />
- Professional tour guide.<br />
- Bag lunch 1st day<br />
- Transfer from train station to hotel</p>
<p><strong>NOT INCLUDED</strong></p>
<p>- Breakfast on first day<br />
- Lunch on second day</p>
<p>WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING</p>
<p>- Backpack or duffle bag<br />
- Rain jacket (Nov-March)<br />
- Trekking shoes<br />
- Warm clothing<br />
- Sunscreen and hat<br />
- Insect repellent<br />
- Water bottle<br />
- Camera<br />
- Flashlight.<br />
- You should bring your original passport, ISIC card for the students<br />
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<h5><strong>POOLED SERVICE $ 250</strong></h5>
<h5><strong>Students with ISICcard $ 225</strong></h5>
<h5><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE</strong></h5>
<h5><strong>WE RECOMMEND THE RESERVATIONS BE MADE AT LEAST 3 OR 4 MONTHS IN ADVANCE.</strong></h5>
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<p><strong>DESCRIPTION DAY ONE (CUSCO- km 104- Machupicchu) </strong></p>
<p>Early in the morning departure by train journey from Cusco through the pisturesque Sacred Valley to Km 104 (Chachabamba), start the hike through a sub-tropical forest, our hike continues gently upward for approximately four hours until we reach the beautifully situated Inca complex of Wiñayhuayna, its significance in Quechua is forever young. This is one of the most beautiful of the neighboring sites to Machu Picchu. Many fountains and baths as well as steeply gabled structures. The site was discovered only in the year 1941 and was named Wiñaywayna is a species of epiphytic Orchid which abounds in the area. We stop to eat a bag lunch, we continue two hours to the Sun gate, from where a spectacular panoramic view of Machupicchu and the entire surrounding canyon of the Urubamba river can be enjoyed, we walk down past the majestic ruins; then take the bus to Aguas Calientes to spend a relaxing night in a hostal.</p>
<p><strong>DAY TWO (MACHUPICCHU &#8211; CUSCO)</strong></p>
<p>Early morning we take the bus to Machupicchu, where we will explore the amazing architecture and mysterious temples left by the Incas; an experienced and knowledgeable tour guide will help us to understand the wonderfull and enigmatic advanced culture. We will have time to explore the Sanctuary on our own before returning to Cusco by train. Transfer station to hotel.</p>
<p><strong>INCLUDES</strong></p>
<p>- Transfer/hotel/ train station<br />
- Transfer to km 104<br />
- Train ticket round trip (Backpacker service)<br />
- Entrance fee to Inca trail and Machupicchu<br />
- Bus ticket up and down<br />
- 1 night in a lodge. (Aguas Calientes), with breakfast included<br />
- Professional tour guide.<br />
- Bag lunch 1st day<br />
- Transfer from train station to hotel</p>
<p><strong>NOT INCLUDED</strong></p>
<p>- Breakfast on first day<br />
- Lunch on second day</p>
<p><strong>WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING</strong></p>
<p>- Backpack or duffle bag<br />
- Rain jacket (Nov-March)<br />
- Trekking shoes<br />
- Warm clothing<br />
- Sunscreen and hat<br />
- Insect repellent<br />
- Water bottle<br />
- Camera<br />
- Flashlight.<br />
- You should bring your original passport, ISIC card for the students</p>
<p><strong>PRICE</strong></p>
<p>POOLED SERVICE $ 250<br />
Students with ISICcard $ 225</p>
<p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE</strong></p>
<p><strong>WE RECOMMEND THE RESERVATIONS BE MADE AT LEAST 3 OR 4 MONTHS IN ADVANCE.</strong></p>
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<link>http://mountainrangeandes.wordpress.com/2009/10/23/nevado-veronica/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:53:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Verónica 2009 Primera Ascensión Peruana El nevado Veronica es la montaña más representativa de la Co]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p align="center"><strong><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-97" title="Nevado Veronica" src="http://mountainrangeandes.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cimg3400.jpg" alt="Nevado Veronica" width="448" height="336" />Verónica 2009 Primera Ascensión Peruana</strong></p>
<p>El nevado Veronica es la montaña más representativa de la Cordillera de Urubamba en el Cusco; la primera ascensión se realizó en 1956 por el guía francés Leonel Terray, los geólogos holandeses C.G. Egeler y Tom De Booy, y el Suizo Raymond Jenny. Del campamento a 4,700 metros en el lado norte, ellos la reconocieron durante varios días antes de encontrar una ruta a la cara norte-este. Usando cuerdas fijas, subieron 300 metros para acampar en una pequeña plataforma de nieve justo debajo de la cresta de la pared; la escalada final tomó nueve horas y media, y era técnicamente difícil (según crónica del mismo Terray); tiene una dificultad técnica considerable, es el objetivo y obsesión de montañistas de todo el Mundo por su forma piramidal perfecta, por la gracia y perfección que se requiere para escalar hasta la cumbre con éxito, la montaña cuenta con numerosos intentos de ascensión por parte de expediciones cusqueñas, de las cuales no se conoce de alguna que haya tenido éxito. Este 20 de octubre a las 8:00 a.m.;  el equipo de Escaladores Cusqueños conformado por Alfredo Zuñiga y Jorge Sirvas ambos miembros del Club de Andinismo del Cusco coronaron la cumbre del Nevado Veronica, después de tres días de ascensión técnica, convirtiéndose en los primeros peruanos en pisar la Cumbre de esta Montaña.</p>
<p><strong>Crónica de la Ascensión.</strong></p>
<p>El 18 de Octubre, partimos del paradero de paso de Santiago con rumbo hacia el Abra Málaga, punto más alto de la Ruta Cusco Quillabamba, llegamos a hora 11:00 a.m. donde comenzamos la aproximación a la montaña y a lo que sería nuestro Campamento Base, después de Caminar por un terreno escabroso con algunos pequeños pasos de escalada y una inestable morrena por seis horas establecimos nuestro campamento a  4800 msnm en la base del glaciar y de las paredes roca y hielo que nos esperaban el día siguiente.</p>
<p>El 19 de Octubre salimos del campamento base a las 5 a.m. con los primeros rayos de luz, ascendimos por una pared de roca de 200 metros con una dificultad técnica moderada, y sin muchas posibilidades de colocar seguros intermedios, esta característica convirtió la escalada en un reto psicológico, en algunas zonas de la pared existen numerosas caídas de roca que agrego una dificultad extra a nuestra ascensión y nos hizo pasar más de un susto, al terminar la pared de roca cruzamos una pequeña transición de morrena viva (Glaciar cubierto de Morrena) para empezar a ascender los Serac (bloque grande de hielo fragmentado en importantes grietas y perteneciente a un glaciar); los cuales sacaron a relucir el entrenamiento previo para esta ascensión al exigirnos gran eficiencia física técnica y mental para su progresión, después de 11 horas de escalda vertical llegamos a la arista norte-este, donde establecimos nuestro campamento avanzado a 5300 msnm, teniendo a un lado el valle de la Convención y al otro el valle Sagrado de los Incas.</p>
<p>El 20 de Octubre partimos con rumbo a la cumbre a horas 3:00 a.m., cruzando varias palas de nieve, impresionantes grietas por su belleza y peligrosidad, y esporádicas paredes de Hielo llegamos a la Cumbre de 5750 msnm, a las 8:00 a.m. siendo este momento la culminación de un sueño colectivo del montañismo Cusqueño, con el agregado de ser la primera expedición nacional en la cumbre de esta montaña, la belleza que tiene este nevado tanto como la singularidad paisajística y lo que representa nos envolvieron, y nos dio pie a soñar nuevamente con nuevos proyectos.</p>
<p>Después de unos breves minutos en la Cumbre iniciamos el descenso hacia el campamento avanzado, donde el inestable clima de esta montaña nos impidió regresar con la rapidez requerida, llegamos al campamento avanzado a la 1:00 pm donde no pudimos continuar el descenso ya  que las condiciones del clima no lo permitieron y nos vimos obligados a pasar una noche mas  a 5300 msnm.</p>
<p>El día 21 de Octubre las condiciones del clima seguían desfavorables para iniciar el descenso pero la escases de combustible y comida nos obligaron a iniciar el arriesgado descenso, empezamos la marcha a las 5 a.m. por medio de 7 Rapeles (descensos controlados por cuerdas) de 60 metros. Ya en nuestro campamento base de regreso comimos lo último de víveres con los que contábamos y continuamos el descenso hasta la carretera Cusco Quillabamba a la altura del pueblo de Tastayoc en donde un amable taxista nos recogió a pesar del desastroso aspecto que teníamos, llegamos a Cusco a las 6 Pm con la satisfacción de haber escaldo el nevado Verónica y con la felicidad del reconocimiento de nuestros compañeros del Club de Andinismo Cusco.</p>
<p><strong> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-92" title="Mimebros de la expedicion" src="http://mountainrangeandes.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cimg1325.jpg" alt="Mimebros de la expedicion" width="448" height="336" /></strong></p>
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<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-93" title="Alfredo Zuñiga" src="http://mountainrangeandes.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/img_0099.jpg" alt="Alfredo Zuñiga" width="448" height="336" /></p>
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<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-94" title="Jorge Sirvas" src="http://mountainrangeandes.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cimg1311.jpg" alt="Jorge Sirvas" width="448" height="336" /></p>
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<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-95" title="Cumbre del Nevado Veronica" src="http://mountainrangeandes.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cimg1297.jpg" alt="Cumbre del Nevado Veronica" width="448" height="336" /></p>
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<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-96" title="Arista Noreste" src="http://mountainrangeandes.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cimg1285.jpg" alt="Arista Noreste" width="448" height="336" /></p>
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<title><![CDATA[1ºCAMPEONATO DE ESCALADA DEPORTIVA "PACHAR 2009" ]]></title>
<link>http://mountainrangeandes.wordpress.com/2009/09/14/ausangate/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:15:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Concurso de Escalada &quot;Pachar 2009&quot;  I CAMPEONATO DE ESCALADA DEPORTIVA CUSCO BASES DEL CAM]]></description>
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<p align="center"><strong> </strong><strong>I CAMPEONATO DE ESCALADA DEPORTIVA CUSCO</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>BASES DEL CAMPEONATO</strong></p>
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<li>Es obligatorio llenar la ficha de inscripción y firmar la declaración jurada. Los participantes demostrarán ser mayores de edad con su DNI.</li>
<li>Todos los participantes se presentaran a la competencia con el siguiente equipo personal: Arnes, magneciera y zapatilla de escalada.</li>
<li>Todos los participantes aceptarán las decisiones tomadas por los jueces.</li>
<li>Todas las pruebas se realizaran &#8220;A VISTA&#8221; y encadenando la ruta.</li>
<li>El orden de salida se realizara por sorteo.</li>
<li>Todos los participantes tendrán 1 minuto previo para analizar la ruta.</li>
<li>Dispondrán de dos oportunidades solo al momento que deje de tocar el suelo y haga el Primer movimiento.</li>
<li>Los participantes que toquen puntos de apoyo no validos, se dará por finalizada su participación.</li>
<li>La calificación se realizará de la siguiente manera:
<ul>
<li>Técnica.</li>
<li>Presa tocada I punto.</li>
<li>Presa usada 2 puntos.</li>
<li>Presa superada 3 puntos.</li>
<li>El máximo nivel de escalada será<strong> </strong>de 7c (Escala de graduación francesa)<strong>.</strong></li>
<li>Constara de 6 vías cada una con una particular diferencia en masculino (master y noveles) y femenina.</li>
<li>Las vías serán aperturadas con una semana de anticipación por el equipo encargado.</li>
<li>La vía tendrá una altura máxima de 25 metros o una altura mínima de 12 metros.<strong></strong></li>
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<li>El participante tendrá que encadenar la ruta sin obviar ningún punto de protección.</li>
<li>Se desarrollará dos categorías:</li>
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<p>                        &#8211; Categoría femenina.</p>
<p>                        &#8211; Categoría masculina. Existirán dos subcategorias dentro de la categoría masculina.</p>
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<ul>
<li>Los competidores tendrán que permanecer en la zona de aislamiento. hasta ser llamado.</li>
<li>Si el competidor clipea erróneamente en el express se anotará como falta.</li>
<li>Todos los participantes tendrán que poner mucha atención al momento que los jueces empiezan a detallar la ruta.</li>
<li>Cada participante deberá llenar el formato de inscripción y enviarlo por correo electrónico en el que constara:<strong></strong></li>
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<li>Las inscripciones se llevaran a cabo mediante el correo electrónico campeonatopachar2009@hotmail.com  hasta el día 09 de octubre, en el que constara información básica del participante.</li>
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<p>- Categoría por la cual se va competir</p>
<p>- Nombre, apellidos y número de documento acreditativo.</p>
<p>- Fecha de nacimiento.</p>
<p>- Ficha de liberación de responsabilidad.</p>
<p>- Todas aquellas peculiaridades que el participante desee que se tomen en cuenta.</p>
<p>- La inscripción será gratuita.</p>
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<li>Los premios y medallas serán entregados a los campeones, subcampeones y terceros clasificados en la categoría masculina y femenina, así como a todos aquellos que los organizadores estimen necesario.</li>
<li>Las pruebas del Campeonato se llevaran a cabo el día sábado 10 de octubre en la zona de escalad deportiva-Pachar.</li>
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<p>                        NOTA: La Comisión Organizadora Del Campeonato, respetará el horario establecido con el máximo rigor.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Chicago Booth Random Walk: Interview to Luis, a baggage porter in the Andes]]></title>
<link>http://globthink.com/2009/09/13/interview-to-luis-a-baggage-porter-in-the-peruvian-andes/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Baggage porter in the Peruvian Andes In late August, I took part in a wonderful travel to Peru with ]]></description>
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<p>In late August, I took part in a wonderful travel to Peru with some of my Chicago Booth classmates. This kind of travels organized by the Business School is called <a href="http://student.chicagobooth.edu/group/randomwalk/" target="_blank">&#8220;Random Walk&#8221;</a>.</p>
<p>In Peru, we hiked 45 km during 5 days along the renowned <a href="http://www.incatrailperu.com/" target="_blank">Inca Trail </a>and we arrived on foot at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machu_Picchu" target="_self">Machupicchu</a>, the lost city of the incas.</p>
<p>A number of local porters was helping us with our luggage in the Inca Trail. This article reproduces my conversations with one of them, whom we will call &#8220;Luis&#8221;.</p>
<h2><em><strong>&#8220;Luis: the future is tourism&#8221;</strong></em></h2>
<p><strong>Globthink</strong>: Hola Luis!</p>
<p><strong>Luis</strong>: Hola</p>
<p><strong>Globthink:</strong> Where are you from?</p>
<p><strong>Luis</strong>: We are from <a href="http://www.condortravel.com/misminay.php" target="_blank">Misminay</a></p>
<p><strong>Globthink: </strong>Ahhh, tell me about Misminay? How many inhabitants are there? What do people there do?</p>
<p><strong>Luis: </strong>Well&#8230; It is a small village. A lot of people people, especially the elderly and women, work on agriculture. But men, especially the young, are now working in tourism carrying baggages in the Andes as I am doing.</p>
<p><strong>Globthink</strong>: Why did people change from agriculture to tourism?</p>
<p><strong>Luis</strong>: We used to be very poor. If you grow vegetables you have money once a year but if you work in tourism you have money every month.</p>
<p><strong>Globthink</strong>: When did tourism start here?</p>
<p><strong>Luis</strong>: Around 15 years ago more or less. We used to be much more poor before. Now it is better.</p>
<p><strong>Globthink</strong>: So how much does a normal porter earn on average right now?</p>
<p><strong>Luis</strong>: Around 900 Soles. That is much, much more than as a peasant.</p>
<p><em>[Globthink note: 300 USD]</em></p>
<p><strong>Globthink</strong>: So what do you think of toursim in Machupichu and the Inca Trail?</p>
<p><strong>Luis</strong>: Tourism is the future.</p>
<p><strong>Globthink: </strong>Hey Luis, yesterday in the mountains, I saw children coming from School. Where is that school?</p>
<p><strong>Luis</strong>: Well, it depends. Most villages do not have a school. Many children have to walk to the train station and then go to a school in a bigger village.</p>
<p><strong>Globthink</strong>: But Luis, when I saw those children we were around two hours away from the station. Do you mean those children walk two hours across the mountains everyday to go to the school and two hours to come back?</p>
<p><strong>Lusi</strong>: Yes</p>
<p><strong>Globthink: </strong>Waaaahhhh! What do children learn in the school?</p>
<p><strong>Luis</strong>: Everything: mathematics, Spanish&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>Globthink</strong>: Do they also learn Quechua?</p>
<p><em>[Globthink note: Quechua is Luis' native language, the language that was spoken by the Inca before the Conquistadores arrived in the XVI century]</em></p>
<p><strong>Luis</strong>: Yes. They do.</p>
<p><em>[Globthink note: this is true for some village school but is not the case for bigger cities like Cusco where the vehicular language is only Spanish]</em></p>
<p><strong>Globthink</strong>: Do you think it is important that children learn Quechua?</p>
<p><strong>Luis</strong>: Yes, it is. But they should also learn English, French, German&#8230; There are many tourists</p>
<p><strong>Globthink: </strong><span style="font-weight:bold;">Luis, c</span>an you read?</p>
<p><strong>Luis: </strong><span style="font-weight:bold;">Not much</span></p>
<p><strong>Globthink: </strong>Changing the topic<strong>, </strong>what does the Goverment for native Peruvians in the Andes?</p>
<p><strong>Lui</strong><strong>s:</strong> Not much</p>
<p><strong>Globthink: </strong>But  I was told you have a now a school in Misminay. You did not have one before. Who built the school then?</p>
<p><strong>Luis</strong>: The State</p>
<p><em>[Globthink note: Luis contradicts his previous statement. Obviously the debate about how much the State should intervene in native communities is a complicate one. Too much intervention may destroy local culture. Too little will leave native Peruvians poor and excluded from the society]</em></p>
<p><strong>Globthink</strong>: So, Luis, what do native Peruvians want to do? Do they usually prefer to migrate to the cities to be &#8220;more integrated&#8221; into the Peruvian society? Or do they prefer to stay in the villages and have a &#8220;more traditional&#8221; way of living?</p>
<p><strong>Luis</strong>: We want to stay in our villages</p>
<p><strong>Globthink:</strong> Luis, do you know who was <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Che_Guevara" target="_blank">Che Guevera</a>?</p>
<p><strong>Luis: </strong>No</p>
<p><strong>Globthink:</strong> Che Gevara was a guy who travelled a lot in Latin America. He was even here, in Machupicchu. In his travels he discovered the situation of the poor of America and decided to work for the rights of people like you. A friend of him, called <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fidel_Castro" target="_blank">Fidel Castro</a>, and he made a revolution in Cuba. They conquered the Goverment but their revolution did not work well and degraded soon into tyranny and oppression.</p>
<p><strong>Luis</strong>: Men are too greedy.</p>
<p><strong>Globthink</strong>: That&#8217;s exactly want happened.</p>
<p><em>[ Luis changes the topic. He seems not interested in politics]</em></p>
<p><strong>Luis: </strong>How is Spain?</p>
<p><strong>Globthink: </strong>Spain is very different from here. Spain is very flat. Most people live in the cities. Now we have a lot of Latin Americans living in Spain. There are many Peruvians also and&#8230; well&#8230; Now it is maybe easier for immigrants in Spain because they can talk with their families on the Internet. So they may not feel nostalgic.</p>
<p><strong>Luis:</strong> What is the Internet?</p>
<p><strong>Globthink: </strong>Well, the Internet is just like a phone. It is just that you read instead of listening and you write instead of talking. And it is cheaper.</p>
<p><strong>Luis</strong>: I see.</p>
<p><strong>Globthink: </strong>Luis, coming to such a beautiful place and enjoying the landscape and fresh air of the Andes is already great. But been able of doing it with good food, tents, gas bottles, coffee in the morning and everything you and other porters carry for us is absolutely wonderful. In my name and in that of my classmates, I want to thank you for everything you are doing for us. Thank you so much.</p>
<p><em>[Globthink note: Luis smiles and looks downwards]</em></p>
<p><strong>Luis</strong>: Thank you!</p>
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<p><strong>Image</strong>: the image belongs to one of the classmates who travelled with me to Peru.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[¡Machu Picchu!]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:03:50 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Como el viaje ya no era sine die decidí comprarme un reloj. Ritualice. Llevo todo el viaje sin reloj]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Como el viaje ya no era sine die decidí comprarme un reloj. <em>Ritualice</em>. Llevo todo el viaje sin reloj y el anterior se estropeo justo antes de partir. Para tan crucial compra elegí una ilustre relojería del centro de Quito, Relojería León, regentada por Don Marco Bolívar León, relojero profesional. De su coqueto y surtido escaparate elegí, por catorce dólares, un &#8220;Casio water resist&#8221; azul eléctrico de los de toda la vida, con cronometro y todo. Ya tengo tiempo.</p>
<p>Y con el tiempo prendido en la muñeca seguimos rumbo sur. Continuamos disfrutando del precioso paisaje andino de Ecuador, culebreando con nuestro autobús entre montañas y pasando junto a las faldas del impresionante Cotopaxi. Y llegamos a Riobamba, un lugar en donde ni siquiera deshicimos las mochilas. Aun así, Riobamba tiene un paseíto, de esos de los de café entre medias, y una catedral con una bonita portada, aunque lo más destacable de Riobamba es la imagen del majestuoso volcán Chimborazo asomándose a las calles de la ciudad. En Riobamba compramos los billetes para el famoso tren de la &#8220;Nariz del Diablo&#8221;, el llamado en su tiempo &#8220;el ferrocarril más difícil del mundo&#8221;, un tren que mediante un zigzag cavado en roca, y avanzando y retrocediendo, unía la costa ecuatoriana con Quito salvando la gran altura andina que separa los dos puntos. En la realización de esta enorme obra murieron en torno a 4000 esclavos negros de Ecuador y Jamaica, mano de obra forzada que casi no se menciona en ningún lado, y la guía del tren, pobrecita mía, llego a decir que murieron tantos por su culpa, porque no utilizaban los explosivos correctamente, que cada uno busque el calificativo más adecuado a esta afirmación. Estuvo bien el viajecito en tren, nosotros lo hicimos desde Alausí, es una auténtica &#8220;montaña rusa&#8221; andina entre preciosos paisajes. Yo me había currado un video de 19 minutos del recorrido del tren, pero de momento los virus de todos los pelajes que habitan en mi tarjeta no me dejan colgarlo, a ver si puedo en el futuro.</p>
<p><img title="DSCN7398" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/dscn7398.jpg" alt="DSCN7398" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p>La Nariz del Diablo.</p>
<p>Del tren de la &#8220;Nariz del Diablo&#8221;, de Alausí, continuamos hasta Cuenca, y la encontramos en fiestas, era la virgen de agosto, que nunca me acuerdo como se llama, y tuvimos la suerte de ver bailes regionales por las calles y la suelta de globos de papel en la noche que volaban con la llama de una pequeña candela en su interior, era precioso ver como ascendían y se alejaban cubriendo el cielo estrellado con sus caprichosas constelaciones de colores, aunque de vez en cuando te caia alguna que otra gota de cera caliente, precioso. En Cuenca también vimos nuestras primeras ruinas incas, dimos nuestros paseítos de rigor, comimos en un suculento vegetariano, y no recuerdo más a parte de los mármoles azules de las cúpulas de su catedral. Y de Cuenca partimos hacia el Perú, y el viaje no fue baladí, ocurrieron cosas, y cosas bastante extrañas. Para empezar nos pusieron la peli de Cobra en el autobús, y de repente en mitad de una de las matanzas de Estallone, de esas en las que no se quita las gafas de espejo ni el palillo de la boca, paran el bus y suben dos personas muy aceleradas y atacadas, eran dos taxistas que buscaban al responsable del atraco a un compañero en esa misma carretera hacia solo unos minutos, fue un momento de mucha tensión, después de rastrear entre el pasaje no encontraron al caco, y siguieron su búsqueda, el caso es que al rato, aun duraba la matanza &#8220;del Silvestre&#8221; en la pantalla, una pasajera, una chiquilla que viajaba con su bebé, empieza a dar gritos y alaridos, yo pensaba que le había pasado algo al niño, pero no, era a ella, se le habían quedado paralizados los dos brazos, y estaban rígidos y como girados, me recordaba a los enfermos de poleo, estaba muy asustada y nerviosa, se monto un revuelo tremendo y después de dirimir con la concurrencia se determino que se llamara a una ambulancia, pero estábamos en mitad de la nada, así que se pensó en llevarla al hospital más cercano, y que su cuñada, que viajaba con ella, se bajara y la acompañara, pero ellas no querían, por lo visto la enferma era inmigrante ilegal, era peruana, hicimos lo posible por convencerlas de que era grave pero no querían, tenían miedo. Al final tumbamos a la chiquilla para que estuviera más cómoda y la Roberta se ocupo del bebé, la cuñada de repente se desentendió de todo el tema, todo muy raro, yo seguí insistiendo para que fueran a un hospital pero nada, y el conductor pasaba de todo, una película tremenda. El caso es que después de un buen rato se le paso la parálisis, todos nos tranquilizamos un poco y seguimos viaje. Yo me estrese bastante por el hecho de que no querían bajar a que la atendieran a pesar de que ya se le hubieran pasado los síntomas. Menudo viajecito, al menos quitaron la peli de Cobra.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1612" title="6a00d83451c47869e200e54f1e08e58833-800wi" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/6a00d83451c47869e200e54f1e08e58833-800wi.gif" alt="6a00d83451c47869e200e54f1e08e58833-800wi" width="326" height="448" /></p>
<p>Joder! tiene el palillo hasta en la portada, la cantidad de mierda que hemos visto de pequeños.</p>
<p>El paso de Ecuador a Perú se nota y mucho, el paisaje cambia radicalmente, siguen siendo los Andes pero desérticos, así que de golpe dejamos atrás el verdor ecuatoriano y nos adentramos en el árido Perú. La primera parada en Perú la hicimos en Trujillo, que nos gusto mucho. Esta en mitad del desierto, entre los Andes y el Pacífico, tiene un aire árabe por las construcciones, los colores y la luz, y una bonita plaza principal muy restaurada. Pero lo que más me gusto es el ambiente de las calles al anochecer, se llenan de gente paseando de aquí para allá, con muchas ganas de disfrutar el final del día, esto es algo que me ha gustado mucho del Perú, la alegría en la calle al atardecer, me conecto un poco con España. Desde Trujillo visitamos en un tour la Huaca del Dragón y las ruinas de la ciudad de Chan Chan (1300 AC), es la ciudad de adobe más grande del mundo, un paisaje espectacular de adobe derrumbado al borde del Pacífico, los dos lugares pertenecieron a la cultura Chimu, cultura pre-inca. También en Trujillo empezamos a disfrutar de la variada y rica gastronomía peruana, incluyendo la comida chifa, excepcional caso de simbiosis de comida china y criolla. La variedad peruana fue un alivio después del sota, caballo y rey que traíamos desde Centroamérica, es decir: arroz, frijoles y pollo.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1613" title="Chan_chan_peru" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/chan_chan_peru.jpg" alt="Chan_chan_peru" width="450" height="292" /></p>
<p>Chan Chan.</p>
<p>En Trujillo nos cogimos un bus de lujo que nos llevo por preciosos paisajes desérticos al borde del Pacífico hasta Lima, en ocasiones la carretera era una línea entre enormes dunas empinadísimas que caían al océano, un espectáculo. En Lima estuvimos de paso ya que teníamos que irnos camino de Machu Picchu, habíamos reservado los billetes de tren hacia un mes y no quedaba otra, así que paramos un día en Lima y nos fuimos a Cuzco, también llamada Cusco, la mítica capital inca y del virreinato español del Perú, el ombligo del mundo para los incas. Una ciudad preciosa construida sobre las piedras de la antigua urbe inca, ruinas y herméticos muros incas coronados por solemnes iglesias católicas. Quizás, junto con Antigua, en Guatemala, y con Quito, Cuzco es de las ciudades más bonitas que he visitado en el viaje americano. Pero Cusco tiene una trampa, una maldición inca, la altura, está a 3400 metros de altura, lo que supone un &#8220;soroche&#8221; (mal de altura) asegurado, y más viniendo en un día desde Lima que esta a nivel del mar, nosotros tuvimos un poco, no demasiado, pero lo suficiente para estar cansadillos, embotados mentalmente y dormir mal, es lo que hay. En Cusco estuvimos un par de noches sobrellevando el mal de altura y <em>ratoneando</em> despacito la ciudad, nos gusto mucho.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1573" title="DSCN7519" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/dscn7519.jpg" alt="DSCN7519" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p>Plaza de Armas, Cuzco. Foto&#62;Roberta</p>
<p><img title="DSCN7529" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/dscn7529.jpg" alt="DSCN7529" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p>Calles de Cuzco, el muro de la izquierda es inca. Foto&#62;Roberta.</p>
<p><img title="FSCN7477" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/fscn7477.jpg" alt="FSCN7477" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p>Foto&#62;Roberta</p>
<p>Desde Cusco marchamos en un autobús local atravesando el Valle Sagrado inca hasta el pueblo de Ollantaytambo, enclavado entre montañas y al pie de la mítica ciudadela donde los incas, guiados por Manco Inca, derrotaron por primera vez a los españoles. En Ollantaytambo teníamos que coger el tren a Machu Picchu a la mañana siguiente, y de paso nos alivió un poco el mal de altura porque está un poco más bajo que Cuzco, pero se nos presento otro problema, y es que &#8220;a perro flaco todo son pulgas&#8221;, y es que se nos ocurrió hacer una cena de sándwiches en el hotel, muy típico nuestro, y para ello compramos un rico queso fresco en un puesto del mercado, de esos con suero y todo, ya nos vale! en que estaríamos pensando, exceso de confianza quizás. El caso es que nuestra amiga la diarrea volvió a visitarnos, y encima en la mañana que íbamos a visitar Machu Picchu. Nos teníamos que levantar a las 4.30 de la mañana para ir a coger el tren y justo recién levantado atacó la bicha, yo fuí el primer afectado, maldita sea!, no tenía diarrea desde Guatemala y me tenía que dar justo ese crucial día del viaje, afortunadamente era leve y pude seguir, pero me dejo debilucho. A Roberta le atacó a la vuelta de Machu Picchu y le dió más fuerte, le duro dos días, lo paso mal la pobrecilla.</p>
<p><img title="DSCN7614" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/dscn7614.jpg" alt="DSCN7614" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p>Muro interno de la ciudadela de Ollantaytambo, impresionante el trabajo y el encaje de la piedra.</p>
<p>En el tren conocimos a cuatro chicas vascas que habían estado haciendo un voluntariado en el interior del Perú, en seguida hicimos buenas migas y a mí me sirvieron también para olvidarme de la diarrea en ciernes. Estaban, al igual que nosotros, emocionadas con el hecho de conocer el mítico Machu Picchu, este lugar tiene algo de especial y mágico que atrae a todo el mundo, un poco como las pirámides de Egipto. Así que  en buena compañía y con muy buena conversación, nos contaron muchas cosas interesantes de su voluntariado, nos fuimos tod@ junt@s de la mano a visitar la maravilla que es Machu Picchu.</p>
<p><img title="DSCN7535" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/dscn7535.jpg" alt="DSCN7535" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p>En el tren a Machu Picchu, con nuestros gorros andinos recien comprados, a mi se me nota en la cara la diarrea. Foto&#62;Isabel</p>
<p>Machu Picchu era uno de los lugares estrella de este viaje, quizás el que más deseaba conocer, y no me defraudo, es espectacular, una auténtica maravilla escondida en mitad de los Andes, y luego esta lo que no suele salir en las fotos, el entorno, el entorno increíble de montañas enormes y preciosas alrededor de la mítica ciudad. Nosotros nos dedicamos a patearla y a contemplarla desde distintos ángulos, hicimos muchas fotos y de vez en cuando nos quedábamos embelesados y en silencio contemplando la ciudad que tanto rondo nuestra imaginación en el pasado y que ahora teníamos delante, y en bajito te repetías &#8211; ¡Machu Picchu!-, un lujo de día, y de compañía, estuvimos muy a gusto con Igone, Isabel, Leire e Itsaso, muy buen rollo, encima nos hizo muy buen tiempo, tanto que tod@s acabamos quemados por el Sol, pero encantaos, ni te importaba. Hicimos una comida<em> </em>de extranjis, esta prohibido, contemplando las maravillosas vistas, y para terminar, y siguiendo a Itsaso, hicimos todos juntos &#8220;el saludo a la tierra&#8221;, unas <em>asanas</em> de yoga, que fue el perfecto final a la visita más esperada. Porque para esto viajamos, por lo menos yo, para conocer lugares como Machu Picchu, lugares que ya habitaban en nuestra imaginación y que necesitamos conocer, y para conocer lugares que ni por asomo nos podíamos imaginar, por ejemplo: Bagan, en Myanmar, o Angkor, en Camboya, o Teotihuacan, en México DF, o los Annapurnas y el desierto de Kali Gandaki en el corazón de los Himalayas&#8230;</p>
<p><img title="DSCN7551" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/dscn7551.jpg" alt="DSCN7551" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p><img title="DSCN7581" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/dscn7581.jpg" alt="DSCN7581" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p><img title="DSCN7588" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/dscn7588.jpg" alt="DSCN7588" width="450" height="600" /></p>
<p>Foto&#62;Roberta</p>
<p><img title="DSCN7566" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/dscn7566.jpg" alt="DSCN7566" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p>Las feminas al completo, de izquierda a derecha: Roberta, Isabel, Leire, Igone (delante) e Itsaso (detras).</p>
<p><a href="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/fotos20isa204761.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1611" title="fotos%20isa%20476[1]" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/fotos20isa204761.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="337" /></a></p>
<p>Munduz Mundu!! (a través del mundo!). Leire es profesora de una Ikastola (centro escolar donde se imparten las clases en vasco) en Iruña (Pamplona), anualmente se hace una fiesta entre todas las ikastolas de Iruña, el Nafarroa Oinez, una celebración de la lengua vasca a través del mundo pero con una identidad propia, y este año le ha tocado a la ikastola de Leire (Ikastola Paz de Ziganda), y se les ha ocurrido, entre otras cosas, que los profesores se hicieran fotos con el lema de este año en un cartel, Munduz Mundu!, allá donde se fueran de vacaciones. Y aquí va el granito de arena de Mi Gran Viaje a esa celebración, Nafarroa Oinez Munduz Mundu!!!.</p>
<p><img title="DSCN7604" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/dscn7604.jpg" alt="DSCN7604" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p>Y todos al completo, después de la comida y antes del saludo a la tierra, ya estabamos coloraos eh!.</p>
<p>Después del éxtasis de Machu Picchu y de despedirnos de nuestras compañeras <em>machupicheras</em> tornamos a Ollantaytambo, donde Roberta sucumbió a la diarrea. Pero afortunadamente al día siguiente estaba mejor y pudimos seguir con el plan previsto, el cual era recorrer varios yacimientos incas del Valle Sagrado con las mochilas al hombro para acabar durmiendo de nuevo en Cuzco. Fue otro día intenso y lleno de sorpresas, primero empezamos por la ciudadela de Ollantaytambo, de la que ya os he hablado, y luego enlazando buses locales vimos Moray y Chinchero, y de regalo inesperado tuvimos la visita a los salares de Moray.</p>
<p><img title="DSCN7612" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/dscn7612.jpg" alt="DSCN7612" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p>Un servidor en la ciudadela de Ollantaytambo, algo cansado, mucho sol y poco gorro, o poco gorro y mucha cabeza.</p>
<p><img title="DSCN7622" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/dscn7622.jpg" alt="DSCN7622" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p>Moray.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1588" title="DSCN7630" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/dscn7630.jpg" alt="DSCN7630" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p>Salar de Moray.</p>
<p>Y al día siguiente desde Cuzco visitamos, también en bus local, el maravilloso yacimiento de Pisac, toda una sorpresa, es un conjunto de ruinas y caminos incas encaramados a una bonita montaña desde donde se ve un precioso paisaje, recorrerlo supone cerca de unas dos horas y merece la pena, a mi me encantaron los caminos incas, de hecho ya me he prometido a mi mismo que haré en el futuro un buen trekking por el Valle Sagrado, sea el Camino Inca (Capac Ñan) o no. Por cierto que Roberta al volver a Cuzco tuvo como una especie de revelación-fijación gastronómica, quizás efecto rebote de la diarrea,  y redescubrió el pollo asado, se tiro como tres días apasionada por los cuartos de pollo asado, casi lo exaltaba, y yo, pobre de mí, me vi arrastrado irremediablemente.</p>
<p><img title="DSCN7663" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/dscn7663.jpg" alt="DSCN7663" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p>Parte del yacimiento de Pisac.</p>
<p>De Cuzco nos fuimos a Arequipa, saliendo así de la altura andina, allá estuvimos un par de días muy de <em>tranqui</em> y ya pensando en la vuelta a Lima. Lo más destacable de Arequipa es el Monasterio de Sta Catalina, un enorme monasterio donde las hijas de las familias ricas de la ciudad se entregaban a la comunión con cristo después de pagar una gran dote en monedas de plata, eso si en apartamentitos individuales y con sirvientas eh!, que te vas tú a creer, debió ser un lugar curioso y lleno de intrigas e historias, como dijo un obispo al visitar el monasterio &#8211; ¡Esto es un Babel de mujeres!-.</p>
<p><img title="DSCN7758" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/dscn7758.jpg" alt="DSCN7758" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p>El monasterio esta muy restaurado y enfocado al turismo, pero pasamos allí una buena mañana y nos inflamos a echar fotos.</p>
<p><img title="DSCN7759" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/dscn7759.jpg" alt="DSCN7759" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1593" title="DSCN7748" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/dscn7748.jpg" alt="DSCN7748" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p><img title="DSCN7741" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/dscn7741.jpg" alt="DSCN7741" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p><img title="RSCN7778" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/rscn7778.jpg" alt="RSCN7778" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p>Foto&#62;Roberta</p>
<p>Y de Arequipa de vuelta a Lima, para ver lo que nos dejamos sin ver, es decir: un par de museos y un par de barrios, y para despedir a Roberta, sí, mi romana se me fue desde Lima hace ya unos días, se volvió a Roma y después marchara a Atenas, a la boda de la sua sorella, Auguri Gulia e Georgos!. Así que fueron días de despedida. Parece ayer cuando apareció en el aeropuerto de Cancún dispuesta a aguantarme durante tres meses. Así que eso, solito que me he quedado de nuevo. Pero sin dramas eh! que tampoco queda mucho para que volvamos a reencontrarnos. Ciao Romana!, hasta luego!</p>
<p><img title="DSCN7821" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/dscn7821.jpg" alt="DSCN7821" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p>Plaza de Armas, Lima.</p>
<p><img title="DSCN7461" src="http://migranviaje.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/dscn7461.jpg" alt="DSCN7461" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p>Semaforo y palomas de Lima.</p>
<p>De la ruidosa y caótica Lima, ciudad que no me gusto mucho, me marche en un <em>sprint busero</em> hasta Puno, a 3800 metros de altura y a orillas del Lago Titicaca, y donde volvió a asaltarme el mal de altura, y desde Puno cruce la frontera y me pase a Bolivia, a Copacabana, también a las orillas del  precioso e intensamente azul Titicaca, allí pensaba quedarme unos días y escribir esta entrada del blog, pero el mal de altura y una serie de factores, entre ellos porque me dio la gana, me vine para La paz, atravesando el altiplano boliviano y El Alto, lugar muy entrañable y especial para mí. Y aquí estoy, sigo con un poco de mal de altura, ya menos, algo cansado de tanto bus desde Lima, y algo despistado con el hecho de volver a viajar de nuevo solo, estoy en pleno duelo y en plena elaboración del nuevo &#8220;software viajero&#8221; para lo que me queda, para la última parte de Mi Gran Viaje, apenas siete semanas y muchos lugares que recorrer: Sucre, Potosí, Salar de Uyuni, San Pedro de Atacama, en Chile, norte de Argentina, Paraguay, Asunción, Iguazú&#8230; y más. Hasta pronto. Ultreia!</p>
<p>(Para una información más detallada sobre transportes, alojamientos, fronteras, gastos y demás consultar la entrada Datos Prácticos del Viaje IV, julio 09)</p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>DESCRIPTION. &#8211; The archaeological site of choquekirao is part of the complex system of Andean towns in Vilcabamba Valley. On Inka’s time, it was connected with MachuPicchu by a complex network of trails.</p>
<p>http://www.inca-trail-peru.org</p>
<p>It is situated in the spurs of the mountain range of SalKantay, at 3,035m.a.s.l. Surrounded by the snow capped Apus of Yanama, Ampay, Choquetacarpo, Pumasillo, and Panta on the right site of Apurimac river in the Santa Teresa district, the convention province of the department of Cusco. http://www.inca-trail-peru.org</p>
<p>TRIP PROGRAM</p>
<p>DAY 1.- (CUSCO – CACHORA – PLAYA SANTA ROSA)<br />
We leave from Cusco at around 06:00 hrs, arriving at Cachora village at 10:30 hrs approximately, where we will have lunch. Then, after arranging equipment on mules and horses we start our hike. From this site is possible to appreciate the majestic Padrayoc and Wayna Cachora snow capped peaks, can be appreciated the beautiful change of the landscape from precipices to snowy mountains.<br />
On the way, we will observe APURIMAC canyon with its impressive depth and in SANTA ROSA we will set up our campsite.<br />
The approximate time of the hike is about 8 hours. On this day we will pass the small settlements: la Colmena (2870 above sea level), cocamasana (2330 above sea level), torowisqana (2285above sea level ), chiquisca (1950 above sea level ) grove place where we can find water; Playa Rosalina(camp in 155 above sea level) where we finally camp. http://www.inca-trail-peru.org</p>
<p>DAY 2.- (playa Rosalina – Choquekirao)<br />
Early morning after breakfast; we continue our hike going up to Choquequirao. We will arrive at the archaeological site of CHOQUEKIRAO after 6 hours. Good time to enjoy that majestic place. We will observe this majestic site, where we can appreciate houses, terraces and other parts of this late Inca-town from trail , around 3 o’clock in the afternoon (depending of weather) we can appreciate &#8220;the flight of the condors&#8221;.<br />
CHOQUEQUIRAO is considered as &#8220;The Last Refuge of the Inca state&#8221; the oldest reports assign to JUAN ARIAZ DIAZ, as one of the first persons who explored the zone in 1710.<br />
Our bilingual guide will explain the history and importance of the site after Spanish arrival in PERU. We will camp and have dinner. http://www.inca-trail-peru.org</p>
<p> DAY 3.-  (CHOQUEKIRAO – CHIQUISCA) After an early breakfast we pack and star with the guided tour, where all respecting information about Choquekirao will be given, after visiting we leave Choquekirao and back to CHIQUISQA. We observe once more Apurimac canyon, the flight of condors, exuberant vegetation and its flowers and orchids. The time of the hike is about 6 hrs. Altitude: 3033- 1950 above sea level. Passing the sane small settlements as on the way up., we will stop by Santa Rosa where we will have our lunch and after that we will continue to CHIQUISQA. Here we are going to spend the night on our campsite.</p>
<p>http://www.inca-trail-peru.org</p>
<p>DAY 4.-  (CHIQUISQA &#8211; CACHORA – CUSCO)<br />
Early morning after breakfast (5:00 am) we continue to our way back to Cachora town. On the hike we can appreciate again the majestic PADRAJOC snow-covered peak that decorate to APURIMAC canyon.<br />
The time of hike to arrive to CACHORA is about 6hrs. Optional we make a stop in CCONOC and enjoy of the HOT NATURAL SPRINGS!!.<br />
Then back to CUSCO arriving approximately al 21hrs. http://www.inca-trail-peru.org</p>
<p>Our Service Includes.<br />
- Transport from Cusco to the Lares-Valley<br />
- English speaking professional guide (2 guides for groups over 8 people).<br />
- Horsemen and horses that carry camping equipment and food<br />
- Cook and cooking equipment.<br />
- Excellent food (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners)<br />
- Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, dining tent, tables, stools)<br />
- Bus from Cusco to cachora / Cusco.<br />
- Entrance-fee to Choquekirao.<br />
- First-Aid-kit and oxygen bottle.</p>
<p>http://www.inca-trail-peru.org</p>
<p>Not included:<br />
- Sleeping bag<br />
- Tips: please beware that our agency staff are paid so please feel free to tip or not according to your wish.</p>
<p>http://www.inca-trail-peru.org</p>
<p>YOU SHOULD BRING:<br />
- A small backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek<br />
- Rain gear (jacket and pants if available).<br />
- Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended<br />
- Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping. A down jacket is especially recommended for this trek since it runs at high altitude and temperatures may easily drop below freezing in the evening and at nights.<br />
- Sleeping bag (it can be hired at our agency for US$ 3.00 per day).<br />
- Flashlight and batteries.<br />
- Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)<br />
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold<br />
- Sun block<br />
- After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body<br />
- Handkerchiefs<br />
- Toilet paper<br />
- Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please beware that we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. This recommendation applies for all clients being used to a specific snack, as it may happen that it is not included in our selection.<br />
- Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning. Optionally: water sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams or rivers along the route. Otherwise, we provide filtered boiled water, which is safe to drink and has not reported any health problem so far.<br />
- Small towel<br />
- Swimsuit (if you intend take a dip at the hot springs along the route)<br />
- Cash in soles and/or US$<br />
- Optional: walking sticks</p>
<p>price informations ?? please contac us !! http://www.inca-trail-peru.org</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Salkantay Trekking]]></title>
<link>http://salkantaytrekking.wordpress.com/2009/08/04/salkantay-trekking/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:31:32 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Salkantay Trekking Due to the popularity of the Classic Inca Trail it is often impossible to book a ]]></description>
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<p>Due to the popularity of the Classic Inca Trail it is often impossible to book a trek during the peak season (May to August) unless you book 5 months in advance.  Therefore various tour companies have begun to offer alternatives to the Classic Inca trail, such as salkantay, which also leads to the Machu Picchu area via routes that pass near Salkantay Mountain.</p>
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<link>http://candygaucho.com/2009/07/30/machupicchu-25-may-2001/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:36:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[It was still dark when the wake-up call jolted us from sleep. “Bueno!” I too-cheerily chirped into t]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>It was still dark when the wake-up call jolted us from sleep. “Bueno!” I too-cheerily chirped into the phone, but it was one of those automated, impersonal dialers.  At 6 am we hiked down the hill to catch the first bus, and in my keenness I sat right behind the driver to get the first awesome glimpse of <a class="zem_slink" title="Machu Picchu" rel="geolocation" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-13.1630555556,-72.5455555556&#38;spn=1.0,1.0&#38;q=-13.1630555556,-72.5455555556%20%28Machu%20Picchu%29&#38;t=h">Machu Picchu</a>.</p>
<div id="attachment_550" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 610px"><img class="size-full wp-image-550" title="Machu Picchu" src="http://candygaucho.wordpress.com/files/2009/07/picture-13.png" alt="Sunrise over Machu Picchu" width="600" height="395" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Sunrise over Machu Picchu</p></div>
<p>What can I say? How can you describe climbing the entrance stairs and getting your initial view of Machu Picchu as the sun rays are starting to peek over the surrounding mountains but the sun has yet to arrive? How can you capture being part of a relatively small core of people, many of whom have spent four days hiking the Trail, who are sharing the first glimpses of that day?</p>
<div id="attachment_552" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 209px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-552" title="Machu Picchu" src="http://candygaucho.wordpress.com/files/2009/07/picture-53.png?w=199" alt="Machu Picchu" width="199" height="300" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Machu Picchu</p></div>
<p>It was nothing less than magnificent. How exciting to see the place still standing (and not yet slid off the mountain as predicted by Japanese scientists) and incredibly intact.  And with minimal Millie interference I inhaled the view selfishly. This was my place, my moment.</p>
<p>Our guide, Wagner, took us up many steps to one of the top terraces.  I suspect most of the group felt they were going to expire from the effort, but they made it. Flobie and I hugged in the joyous realization that, after so many years of casual Machu Picchu discussion since we first paused outside a Chicago travel agency’s Peruvian window display, we were actually there, sharing it together, mother and daughter.</p>
<div id="attachment_554" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 206px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-554" title="Wagner" src="http://candygaucho.wordpress.com/files/2009/07/wagner1.jpg?w=196" alt="Our guide, Wagner" width="196" height="300" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Our guide, Wagner</p></div>
<p>As Wagner was speaking, the sun broke dramatically over the mountain in a near blinding moment of illumination. I couldn’t help myself: my arms went over my head and, closing my eyes, I lifted my face to the sun.  Soon all in the group were doing likewise, despite Wagner’s joking accusations that we must be mystics.</p>
<p>Wagner gave us a very impressive tour of the site, including a complicated geometry and genetics lesson, whiteboard and all. Most interesting were his reflections on personal experiences with Andean communities, such as their view of reciprocity. He explained that Andean peoples do not have the concept of “thank you”.  If you give them something or do something for them, they do not thank you. Instead, before accepting the gesture, they weigh whether or not they can repay you. If they accept the gesture it means not only that they will repay you in the future with an equivalent effort, but also it acts as a way of not having to say goodbye. Because of this reciprocal philosophy the <a class="zem_slink" title="Inca Empire" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inca_Empire">Inca</a> didn’t need slaves. People would help you with whatever you needed because they knew that you would help them without reservation when the time came. Think we could learn something from the Inca?</p>
<p>However, Wagner also described a very uncompassionate society.  Apparently the Inca had no penal system because if you walked outside the line you would be killed. Yikes. He added that there was no safety net – if you got sick or injured and your family couldn’t help you, too bad. Physical deformities were not tolerated. Imperfect children were killed at birth. If a couple had a child with Down syndrome, for example, the <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-555" title="Machu Picchu" src="http://candygaucho.wordpress.com/files/2009/07/picture-61.png?w=203" alt="Machu Picchu" width="203" height="300" />couple would be separated and not allowed to procreate again. This level of structure and rigid boundaries help explain how the Inca accomplished so much, but it left me with a burning question: what did the Inca do for fun?!</p>
<p>Wagner showed us the main square, a flat stone with had previously been a three-metre obelisk cut down in 1978 by the military president so that the helicopter of the King and Queen of Spain could conveniently land on the sacred site. I couldn’t believe that as recently as 23 years ago Spanish royalty still had that kind of power over <a class="zem_slink" title="Peru" rel="geolocation" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-12.0433333333,-77.0283333333&#38;spn=10.0,10.0&#38;q=-12.0433333333,-77.0283333333%20%28Peru%29&#38;t=h">Peru</a>. That president was a fucking idiot.</p>
<p>After our thorough tour (which included our getting energy from the sundial stone, the same one damaged in the filming of a commercial for Cusquena beer) we were left to roam freely.  Siobhan, Gheeta, Martina and I decided to tackle <a class="zem_slink" title="Huayna Picchu" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huayna_Picchu">Huayna Picchu</a>, the tall, skinny mountain one always sees in photos of Macchu Picchu. I was a little unnerved by the</p>
<div id="attachment_556" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 217px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-556" title="Climbing Huayna Picchu" src="http://candygaucho.wordpress.com/files/2009/07/picture-81.png?w=207" alt="Climbing Huayna Picchu" width="207" height="300" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Climbing Huayna Picchu</p></div>
<p>pre-climb registration requirements (“Pray for me” I wrote in the margin), but forged ahead.</p>
<p>Wasn’t long before Siobhan and I outpaced the other two. It was tough going and very steep at parts, but fortunately many parts had ropes to make climbing easier. As a billy goat-like boy frolicked past us, Siobhan and I observed that we were the only idiots climbing the trail with seriously big packs. We used that as satisfaction to propel us upwards.  Inevitably we passed a group of Japanese tourists.  “Ohayo gozaimasu,” I wheezed, much to their panting, sweaty delight.</p>
<p>In 40 minutes we reached the first viewpoint, after which it was only another five minutes to the top.  Siobhan led the way, talking to herself out loud.</p>
<p>“Do we have to go through the mountain?” she pondered.</p>
<p>“…Yes, we have to go through the mountain,” she answered herself.</p>
<p>She climbed through the small cave leading to the summit. Her voice echoed down to me.</p>
<p>“This is smaller than it looks.”</p>
<p>I heard her mumble this phrase a couple more times as she tried to reach the other opening. Well, the harder she tried to push her way through, the more stuck she became. Finally her backpack flipped right over her head as she very rapidly propelled herself backwards down the chute into my unexpected arms. My mother said she could hear our laughter ricochet through the sacred valley.</p>
<div id="attachment_557" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-557" title="Top of Huayna Picchu" src="http://candygaucho.wordpress.com/files/2009/07/picture-101.png?w=300" alt="Top of Huayna Picchu" width="300" height="202" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Top of Huayna Picchu</p></div>
<p>Once we navigated our way through the opening (this time more wisely holding our packs) and clambered to the top of the rocks, I grinned mischievously, looked over at Siobhan and called, “There’s no way.” She knew I meant there was no way rhino-running Gheeta and Martina were going to make it.</p>
<p>To descend from the rocks to the next level required bum-sliding down about two and a half metres of 75 degree rock face. We wound our way to down a small “building” where an English girl was looking for a note her brother had left for her a month prior.  After spending a few minutes in vain helping her look, we couldn’t believe our eyes: Gheeta and Martina had made it to the first viewpoint and were triumphantly taking pictures of each other.  We called down to them, all of us shouting with joy.</p>
<p>Siobhan and I carried on, reaching the fork which splits paths between the Huayna Picchu summit and a one hour one-way trek to the <a class="zem_slink" title="Temple of the Moon (Peru)" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_the_Moon_%28Peru%29">Temple of the Moon</a>, deciding not to do the latter because Siobhan’s back was starting to hurt.  Happily we made it to the bottom and signed out at 11:45 am: two hours exactly.</p>
<div id="attachment_558" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 610px"><img class="size-full wp-image-558" title="View from Huayna Picchu" src="http://candygaucho.wordpress.com/files/2009/07/picture-91.png" alt="View from Huayna Picchu.  Sun gate is in the top left corner." width="600" height="419" /><p class="wp-caption-text">View from Huayna Picchu.  Sun gate is in the top left corner.</p></div>
<p>Wearily we walked across the vast Machu Picchu grounds where we ran into Flobie and the others quietly resting in the shade.  I was so pumped from our successful hike that I told her I wanted to climb to Intipunco, the sun gate where people coming off the Trail get their first glimpse of Machu Picchu. Flobie turned to Liette and said, “See?  I told you she’d want to climb up there.” No one knows you like a mom.</p>
<p>Flobie tried to come with me, but threw in the towel shortly after starting. Turns out that was a smart decision.</p>
<p>The Rough Guide describes the path as a “gentle 20 minute ascent to Intipunco.” They’re on drugs. Fortunately Let’s Go was a little more credible at 45 minutes.</p>
<p>I made it to our tour’s original starting point and then of course took the wrong path.  After about 15 minutes of wondering why I was on the wrong side of the mountain I caught up with two English girls who said I was en route to see an old, and broken, Inca bridge. Oops.  So back I went, adding approximately 25 minutes extra hiking in the burning midday sun.</p>
<p>Eventually I stumbled upon the right trail, the Inka Trail. Let me tell you – I found it way harder than Huayna Picchu.  I had to force myself to break and nibble on a few bites of Power Bar because I was starting to see hallucinations of Inca soldiers on the trail. (There was *no one * else on the trail.)  Finally, when I thought I could go no further, I ran into a couple of non-illusionary American women who encouraged me to hang in, I was really, really close.  Summoning the residuals of strength, I pushed through the final ascent… only to find a group of obnoxious American twenty-somethings fresh off the Trail, taking in the view. I barely had the energy to open my water bottle.</p>
<p>Eventually the Americans and the Lesbian Dutch couple left and I moved to perch on which the Americans had been sitting.  Within seconds a Peruvian guide appeared with a blissfully quiet and reverential British couple in tow. But my peaceful reverie was then shattered by another, even more obnoxious group of American young ‘uns appeared.  Realizing that the Trail was going to vomit an endless stream of noisy tourists, it was time to go back down. Part way I passed the Dutch lesbians and then a red-faced couple who looked like I had felt on the way up.  I told them the summit was ten minutes away and encouraged them to hang in there. Thirty minutes and two wobbly knees later, I was back at the entrance of Machu Picchu, high fiving the two American women I had passed on the trail who were now confessing their relief at seeing me still alive.</p>
<div id="attachment_559" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 610px"><img class="size-full wp-image-559" title="Sun Gate" src="http://candygaucho.wordpress.com/files/2009/07/sun-gate.jpg" alt="Recovering at the Sun Gate" width="600" height="400" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Recovering at the Sun Gate</p></div>
<p>With a 9-sol bottle of water in hand, I made my way down to the 3 pm bus, the last one I could reasonably take in order to make it back in time to get my bags onto our 4:30 pm train. There was an extremely annoying child in orange Inca dress who races the bus down the hill, screaming at us the whole time. At the end he gets on the bus and once again screams like a siren.  And he expected me to tip?!  Only if he promised to save the ears of future travellers.</p>
<p>Back at the hotel Gheeta and Martina spotted me from their patio perch and offered me some of their most gratefully-appreciated pizza. As I vacuumed up my food they told me of their adventure.</p>
<p>On their descent from Huayna Picchu, Gheeta was ahead of Martina, not surprising given Martina’s asinine choice of footwear (I don’t care how low they are – who wears heels while hiking?)  Every few minutes Gheeta would turn back and call for Martina who would respond from somewhere above her.  However, after one 10-minute stretch there was no answer.  Gheeta began to get very nervous.  She started asking hikers if they’d seen Martina. No, no one had seen her. Gheeta was convinced that Martina had fallen off the side of the mountain and began to panic.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Martina was alone. Why? Because she had taken the path to the Temple of the Moon. She had continued walking along, completely alone, until she came to a sheer cliff and the steps went no further. She was terrified to cry for help lest some robber come out of nowhere to relieve her of her worldly goods. Mentally she had begun negotiating her terms (“take all my money but please leave me my passport and plane ticket”) when she finally had the sense to retrace her steps.  It was quite the tearful reunion when the two were reunited.</p>
<p>On the train back Flobie, Lorna and I occupied a 4-seater, the last seat of which was unfortunately not filled by a gorgeous young strapping backpacker but rather a middle-aged, unfriendly latino who sniffed and snorted his way to back to Cusco.</p>
<div id="attachment_560" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-560" title="Train to Cusco" src="http://candygaucho.wordpress.com/files/2009/07/picture-111.png?w=300" alt="Train to Cusco" width="300" height="200" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Train to Cusco</p></div>
<p>The train took close to five hours, and with its dim lighting and rickety motion was like being on the subway ride from hell.  It wouldn’t have been nearly so bad if I didn’t have wretched gas cramps I thought would split my guts open.  Every time I started to drift off to sleep I would feel a massive cramp coming on that would jolt me upright. I began to obsess about the moment at which I would finally be able to sit on a toilet. (The ones in the train were so nasty that I couldn’t even bring myself to fart in them.)</p>
<p>Arriving in Cusco was a unique experience. We came to a stop and then rolled backwards.  Then forwards. Then backwards. Thus we zigzagged our way into Cusco with me extremely focused on maintaining bowel composure.</p>
<p>Finally, finally we got to the hotel. At long last, the toilet. I plunked myself down in exhaustion. Oh, joy!  My period had arrived. I was a lovely concoction of aching muscles, fatigue, diarrhea and menstruation.  What a fabulous state to be in on our last night together as a group.  Nonetheless, I dragged myself to Rosie O’Grady’s. It was worth it to see the group ply Flobie with pina coladas.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Inca Trail Tour Operator Under Indigenous Management]]></title>
<link>http://incatrailwaykitrek.wordpress.com/2009/07/27/inca-trail-tour-operator/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:56:55 +0000</pubDate>
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<p style="text-align:left;"><strong>Inca Trail 2009</strong></p>
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<p align="right"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;">The Lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu, with no doubt the symbol of the Inca civilization. The royal path that carried pilgrims and authorized officers of the empire to the sacred city was </span><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;">&#8220;The Inca Trail&#8221;</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;"> as we know it now.</span></p>
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<p align="right"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;">The way along this Andean path is a fascinating and unforgettable experience. The </span><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;">Inca Trail</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;"> is paved with blocks of stone and has stone stairways, tunnels and wooden bridges and paths across rivers, streams, beautiful valleys, warm cloud forests and cold highlands. All this vision makes the visitor meditate about the intellectual and grandeur of the Andean man whose highest achievement was the Inca civilization.</span></p>
<p>The <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;">Inca Trail</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;"> to Machu Picchu is part of an Inca roads system of more than 30,000 kilometers that integrated the vast empire of Tahuantinsuyo from southern Colombia to central Chile passing through the cities of Quito, Ecuador; Cajamarca, Huanuco, Jauja, Huamanga, and Cusco in Peru; La Paz and Cochabamba in Bolivia; Salta and Tucuman in Argentina. There roads ran mainly along the coast and mountain regions and in some cases they also reached the tropical mountains in the Amazon forest as is he case with the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;">Inca Trail</span></a> to Machu Picchu.</span></td>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><span style="color:#274e13;"><strong><span style="color:#00812b;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB">SIZE GROUP</span></strong><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"> (03 people minimum and 08 people as maximum)</span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><strong><span style="color:#00812b;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;">INCLUDED: </span></span></span></strong></p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;">Private bus to trail head, entrances fee to the trails, Machupicchu entrance fee, camping equipment such as igloo, water proof and big tents (available in simple, double or triple), a kitchen tent manned by cooking staff, dining tent and a toilet tent as well provided, mattress, camping chairs, camping table. First-Aid Kit, oxygen, radio communications, sleeping mattress and tent for our porters) Complete Meals during trip, (breakfast is provided each day with the following available, “milk coffee tea coca tea, bread, butter and jam pancakes scrambled eggs, salad and oatmeal”, lunch is provided with typical Andean food. Dinner every day which includes Chicken, Beef or lamb, fish with Potatoes rice, pepper or other such main dishes. Snacks are provided (fruit chocolate candies or sandwiches). Also we have our famous tea–time which has buffet of teas, pop corn, and a wake up tea in your tent every morning), Professional English speaking guide, professional chef, porters (they bring all company equipment and food) , bus ticket from Machupicchu to Aguas-Calientes town (train station), and return train to Cusco in a tourism class train.</span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB">There is also the possibility to take part on the <strong>&#8220;WAYKI OPTION&#8221;</strong> (Available only with the 4days Inka Trail”, which means that you can participate on the life of our porters for one day (it is done a day before your <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;">Inca Trail</span></a> begins). So, your trip lasts 5 days). You will visit the village where our porters live, you will see their activities and have opportunity to participate in their life per one day. So, you will be involved in their traditions, at night we go to their home where you will have delicious typical Peruvian food. That would be a very nice experience, it doesn’t increase your payment, it’s free. This is the only way to proof that we really have good relations with our porters and they are happy working with our company, some other companies doesn’t have good relation with their porters. And notice that we are the unique company who offers this kind of option in Peru.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;">Prices:</span></strong></span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;">us $390.00 per adult</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;">us $360.00 per student, (with valid student card).</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;">Prices from march 2009</span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;">us $ 440.00</span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;">us $ 410.00 per student</span></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;"><strong>If you want an extra porter to carry your personal gear:</strong></span></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;"><strong>Porter that carry 8 klos cost $40.00</strong></span></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;"><strong>Porter that carry 15 klos cost $80.00</strong></span></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><strong><span style="color:#2b812b;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;">EXCLUDED:</span></span></strong></p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="color:#2b562b;"><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><span style="color:#2b562b;"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;">Sleeping bag, the last day lunch after visiting Machupicchu, (you can have your lunch at any of the many restaurants in Aguas Calientes), tips for porters and guide (customary tip completely up to you)<br />
Items we suggest you should bring. Original passport, back pack, Warm clothes for the night, flashlight, insect repellent, sun block cream, water purifying tablets, raincoat, personal medical kit, toiletries and things you see useful in a trek</span>.</span> </span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><strong><span style="color:#00812b;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color:#2b562b;font-size:x-small;">WE TAKE SMALL GROUPS!!</span></span></strong></p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="color:#2b562b;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB">Always a small group is better to keep walking together and enjoy the nature of the trail, there is a possibility to make friend and share experiences, interacting more closely with each other. Whereas, in larger groups (10 – 16) people it trend to split into factions. Moreover in larger groups trends to be a sizeable difference (often over one hour in a section of the trail) between the fastest and slowest member of the group. This makes it more difficult for the guides, cooks and porters to make their effective labors.</span> <span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color:#2b562b;">In small groups, people are more likely to arrive at roughly the same time to hear the guide’s explanations. In larger groups</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"> </span><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color:#2b562b;">they are more likely to arrive at different times and this will mean the faster ones waiting and becoming frustrated.</span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="color:#2b562b;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB">Small groups require less space in campsites and this enables the guide to select better locations. Larger groups are restricted in their choice. Also our porters are given the same food as the tourists. In larger groups agencies often provide inferior food for the porters. </span><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color:#2b562b;">In</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"> </span><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color:#2b562b;">small groups the guide, cook</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"> </span><span style="color:#2b562b;">and porters have a more intimate relationship with the tourists and are better able to meet individual needs and attend to environmental issues such as waste disposal, contamination, etc. In larger groups there is less control.</span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="color:#2b562b;font-size:x-small;"><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color:#2b562b;">The smaller the group the closer attention can be paid to health and safety issues, as the group will</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"> </span><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color:#2b562b;">be together more of the time. Because of these reason in our standard service we take small groups, only in a group of friends and delegations we manage larger groups.</span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="color:#2b562b;font-size:x-small;"><strong><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color:#2b562b;">HOW TO BOOK:</span></span></strong></span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="color:#2b562b;font-size:x-small;"><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color:#2b562b;">To reserve the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;">Inca Trail</span></a> we need to send your personal information to the Inka Trail REGULATOR OFFICE, according to the Inka Trail regulation last disposition (the government makes the rule). The reservation has to be done until 4days before starting the trip at least. The entrance to the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;">Inca Trail</span></a> is restricted to protect the area to only of 500 people per day. (This means between the 4days and</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"> </span><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color:#2b562b;">2days Inka Trail) this means that if we consider all the tours guides, cooks, and our porters only 200 visitors can go for the Inka Trails in a day. Because of this reason It’s important for us to make a reservation before than availability are full, in the low season the availability gets full with couple weeks advanced, for the high season (June, July, august, September) gets full with 3 and 4 months advance, so we advice you to reserve as soon as possible to avoid missing spaces.</span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color:#333333;font-size:x-small;">For a valid</span><span style="color:#2b562b;font-size:x-small;"> </span></span><span style="color:#2b562b;font-size:x-small;"><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color:#2b562b;">reserve, you only have to madeposit, and the remaining you have to pay at your arrival to Cusco in our office. For your reservation you have to send through e-mail the following: complete names, passport numbers, date of birth, nationality, gender and a money deposit of US $ 200.00 per person by the WESTERN UNION ke a prepayment </span></span><span style="background-color:#ffffd7;color:#2b562b;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB">( </span><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.westernunion.com/"><span style="color:#2b562b;">http://www.westernunion.com/</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></span><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color:#2b562b;"><span style="background-color:#ffffd7;">)</span> the recipient name Gorki Dalens Paucar . Once done it you need</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"> </span><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color:#2b562b;">to send the money transfer control number (MTCN), notice that only the complete details and the money deposit will proof your participle in any of our trips, this money deposit we use to buy your entrance fee to Machupicchu according the Inka Trail rules. If there are students, please send a scan of the student card through e-mail at the same reserving time (valid student cards are only the International ISIC cards, and also the college and high school student card if contains names, career university name and expiring date (send both sites). (Are not valid teachers card, youth travel card or). The student card gives you us$30 as a discount. In the 4days traditional trail.</span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="color:#2b562b;font-size:x-small;"><strong><span style="color:#00812b;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color:#2b562b;">ITINERARY</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB">:</span></strong></span></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color:#2b562b;font-size:x-small;"><strong>DAY 1.-</strong> We will pick you up early from your hotel and we are going to trail head (82km), then</span></span><span style="color:#2b562b;font-size:x-small;"><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color:#2b562b;"> we will begin our journey, the first part is easy but you&#8217;ll enjoy visiting some inca sites like PATALLACTA where you&#8217;ll appreciate the intact city with religious, astronomical and administrative functions in inca times,after visiting that place we will smell and have our typical lunch. A long the way we will see local communities and ascent slowly to semi-tropical valley with a lot of flora and fauna until arrive to our  firts campsite. </span></span></span></p>
<p style="clear:both;text-align:center;" align="right"><a style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;" rel="nofollow" href="http://groups.google.com/group/inca-trail-2009-cusco/web/1c.jpg"><img src="http://groups.google.com/group/inca-trail-2009-cusco/web/1c.jpg?display=thumb&#38;width=420&#38;height=420" border="0" alt="" /></a></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color:#2b562b;font-size:x-small;"><strong>DAY 2: HUAYLLABAMBA – PACAYMAYO.</strong> </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span lang="en-gb"><span style="color:#2b562b;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">It is the famous day because we will ascent to the highest point of the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;color:#274e13;font-size:x-small;">Inca Trail</span></a> (4200m).</span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span lang="en-gb"><span style="color:#2b562b;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">After breakfast, we continue ascent gradually </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color:#2b562b;font-size:x-small;">passing through different micro climates and ecological zones, the firts couple of hours we hike amongst abundant vegetation with trees of wild origen well known for the local people as the highest rain forest in the world, the next hours we will see the tipycal andean area with a lot of straw (ichu), perpetual snow on the mountain until arrive to highest point 4,200 m (warmi wañuscca) </span></span><span style="color:#2b562b;font-size:x-small;"><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color:#2b562b;">from there we will admire the chain snowed mountains called &#8220;cordillera de los andes part&#8221;, beautifull deep valleys if we have a good luck we will see the flight of condors, you&#8217;ll feel close to the sky, after having a short nap we descent through hilldown to our second campsite.</span></span></span></p>
<p style="clear:both;text-align:center;" align="right"><a style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;" rel="nofollow" href="http://groups.google.com/group/inca-trail-2009-cusco/web/2b.jpg"><img src="http://groups.google.com/group/inca-trail-2009-cusco/web/2b.jpg?display=thumb&#38;width=420&#38;height=420" border="0" alt="" /></a></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="color:#2b562b;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><strong>DAY 3: PACAYMAYO – WIÑAYHUAINA </strong></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><strong><span lang="en-gb"><span style="color:#2b562b;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">It is the most interesting part where we will visit several inca cities, intact inca paths and cross the rainforest area with hundreds of orchids.</span></span></span></strong></p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><strong><span lang="en-gb"><span style="color:#2b562b;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">From Campsite we will walk up to RUNKURACCAY archeological site with astromical function, then we will continue to ascent to the second pass(3600m) from there we will see how the valley is opening to the rainforest,then we get down about 40 minute we arrive to nexth inca city SAYACMARCA with many misteries, PHUYUPATAMARCA with water fountains or temple of the water and WIÑAYWAYNA  known as  &#8220;forever young&#8221; because it was built for several centuries forever and ever .Last city is located near to our last campsite (close to machupicchu).</span></span></span></strong></p>
<p style="clear:both;text-align:center;" align="right"><a style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;" rel="nofollow" href="http://groups.google.com/group/inca-trail-2009-cusco/web/3a.jpg"><img src="http://groups.google.com/group/inca-trail-2009-cusco/web/3a.jpg?display=thumb&#38;width=420&#38;height=420" border="0" alt="" /></a></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><span style="color:#2b562b;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><strong>DAY 4: TO MACHUPICCHU.</strong></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><strong><span lang="en-gb"><span style="color:#2b562b;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">It is the waiting day because we will visit one of the seven  modern wonders of the world.</span></span></span></strong></p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-align:justify;" align="right"><strong><span lang="en-gb"><span style="color:#2b562b;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Then, we will wake up very early (4.00am) after having breakfast we will hike to the SUN GATE where we will see the sunrise and the best view of Machupicchu where we will enjoy the magic landscape of the lost city of the incas.Our visit into machupicchu it will take around 2-3 hours of guiding tour after that you&#8217;ll have free time and explore by yourself all the citadel. In the afternoon get down by bus to Aguas Calientes to take the train back to Cusco and transfer you to your hotel. </span></span></span></strong></p>
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<div id="_mcePaste" style="overflow:hidden;position:absolute;left:-10000px;top:0;width:1px;height:1px;"><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The </span><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><a style="color:#0000cc;" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="color:#247cd4;">inca trail</span></a></span></strong><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> is the most popular trek in the Andes</span><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;"> and most famous in the world. What makes it so special is its richness and diversity &#8211; Inka sites, unforgettable views, snowy mountains and junglecloud forests where the exotic vegetation includes one hundred varieties of Orchids. This trek presentsextraordinary ecological variety.</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">MACHU PICCHU itself cannot be fully understood without the experience of the <a style="color:#0000cc;" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="color:#247cd4;">inca trail</span></a>. Its principle sites are ceremonial in character, apparently in ascending hierarchical order as you near the city. This Inka province was a unique area of elite access. the <a style="color:#0000cc;" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="color:#247cd4;">inca trail</span></a> is essentially a work of spiritual art, like a gothic cathedral and walking the inca trail was an act of devotion. The four days of hiking covers about twenty-eight miles, starting at an elevation of 8,400 feet </span><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;">above sea</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> level and ending at 7,800 feet. You must cross two high mountains passes with a maximum elevation of 13,700 feet</span><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;"> . Trail conditions are generally good on this ancient byway. The guides are professional, knowledgeable, and English speaking. They can explain the significance and the history of the <a style="color:#0000cc;" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="color:#247cd4;">inca trail</span></a>. We use excellent equipment and serve savory nutritional meals. The porters required to carry equipment for this trek are friendly, happy and helpful.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#00812b;font-family:Verdana;">Size Group</span></strong><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;"> (04 people minimum and 08 people as maximum)</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#00812b;font-family:Verdana;">Included:</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;">Private bus to trail head, entrances fee to the <a style="color:#0000cc;" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="color:#247cd4;">inca trails</span></a>, MACHU PICCHU entrance fee, camping equipment such as igloo, water proof and big tents (available in simple, double or triple), a kitchen tent manned by cooking staff, dining tent and a toilet tent as well provided, mattress, camping chairs, camping table. First-Aid Kit, oxygen, radio communications, sleeping mattress and tent for our porters) Complete Meals during trip, (breakfast is provided each day with the following available, “milk coffee tea coca tea, bread, butter and jam pancakes scrambled eggs, salad and oatmeal”, lunch is provided with typical Andean food. Dinner every day which includes Chicken, Beef or lamb, fish with Potatoes rice, pepper or other such main dishes. Snacks are provided (fruit chocolate candies or sandwiches). Also we have our famous tea–time which has buffet of teas, pop corn, and a wake up tea in your tent every morning), Professional English speaking guide, professional chef, porters (they bring all company equipment and food) , bus ticket from MACHU PICCHU to Aguas-Calientes town (train station), and return train to Cusco in a tourism class train.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">There is also the possibility to take part on the</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><strong>&#8220;WAYKI OPTION&#8221;</strong> (Available only with the 4days <a style="color:#0000cc;" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="color:#247cd4;">inca trail</span></a>”, which means that you can participate on the life of our porters for one day (it is done a day before your <a style="color:#0000cc;" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="color:#247cd4;">inca trail</span></a> begins). So, your trip lasts 5 days). You will visit the village where our porters live, you will see their activities and have opportunity to participate in their life per one day. So, you will be involved in their traditions, at night we go to their home where you will have delicious typical Peruvian food. That would be a very nice experience, it doesn’t increase your payment, it’s free. This is the only way to proof that we really have good relations with our porters and they are happy working with our company, some other companies doesn’t have good relation with their porters. And notice that we are the unique company who offers this kind of option in Peru.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#707070;"><strong>Prices:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#707070;">us $390.00 per adult</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#707070;">us$360.00 per student, (with valid student card).</span></p>
<p>Prices from march 2009</p>
<p>us $ 440.00</p>
<p>us $ 410.00 per student</p>
<p><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;"><span style="color:#707070;"><strong>If you want an extra porter to carry your personal gear:</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#707070;"><strong>Porter that carry 8 kloscost $40.00</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#707070;"><strong>Porter that carry 15 klos cost $80.00</strong></span></p>
<p></span><strong><span style="color:#2b812b;font-family:Verdana;">Excluded:</span></strong><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;">Sleeping bag, the last day lunch after visiting MACHU PICCHU, (you can have your lunch at any of the many restaurants in Aguas Calientes), tips for porters and guide (customary tip completely up to you)<br />
Items we suggest you should bring. Original passport, back pack, Warm clothes for the night, flashlight, insect repellent, sun block cream, water purifying tablets, raincoat, personal medical kit, toiletries and things you see useful in a trek.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#00812b;font-family:Verdana;">WE TAKE SMALL GROUPS!!</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Always a small group is better to keep walking together and enjoy the nature of the <a style="color:#0000cc;" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="color:#247cd4;">inca trail</span></a>, there is a possibility to make friend and share experiences, interacting more closely with each other. Whereas, in larger groups (10 – 16) people it trend to split into factions. Moreover in larger groups trends to be a sizeable difference (often over one hour in a section of the <a style="color:#0000cc;" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="color:#247cd4;">inca trail</span></a>) between the fastest and slowest member of the group. This makes it more difficult for the guides, cooks and porters to make their effective labors.</span> <span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;">In small groups, people are more likely to arrive at roughly the same time to hear the guide’s explanations. In larger groups</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> </span><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;">they are more likely to arrive at different times and this will mean the faster ones waiting and becoming frustrated.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Small groups require less space in campsites and this enables the guide to select better locations. Larger groups are restricted in their choice. Also our porters are given the same food as the tourists. In larger groups agencies often provide inferior food for the porters. </span><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;">In</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> </span><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;">small groups the guide, cook<span style="font-family:Verdana;"> </span>and porters have a more intimate relationship with the tourists and are better able to meet individual needs and attend to environmental issues such as waste disposal, contamination, etc. In larger groups there is less control.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;">The smaller the group the closer attention can be paid to health and safety issues, as the group will</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> </span><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;">be together more of the time. Because of these reason in our standard service we take small groups, only in a group of friends and delegations we manage larger groups.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;">HOW TO BOOK:</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;">To reserve the<a style="color:#0000cc;" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="color:#247cd4;">inca trail</span></a> we need to send your personal information to the <a style="color:#0000cc;" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="color:#247cd4;">inca trail</span></a> REGULATOR OFFICE, according to the <a style="color:#0000cc;" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="color:#247cd4;">inca trail</span></a> regulation last disposition (the government makes the rule). The reservation has to be done until 4days before starting the trip at least. The entrance to the <a style="color:#0000cc;" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="color:#247cd4;">inca trail</span></a> is restricted to protect the area to only of 500 people per day. (This means between the 4days and</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> </span><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;">2days<a style="color:#0000cc;" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="color:#247cd4;">inca trail</span></a>) this means that if we consider all the tours guides, cooks, and our porters only 200 visitors can go for the <a style="color:#0000cc;" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="color:#247cd4;">inca trails</span></a> in a day. Because of this reason It’s important for us to make a reservation before than availability are full, in the low season the availability gets full with couple weeks advanced, for the high season (June, July, august, September) gets full with 3 and 4 months advance, so we advice you to reserve as soon as possible to avoid missing spaces.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">For a valid </span><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;">reserve, you only have to madeposit, and the remaining you have to pay at your arrival to Cusco in our office. For your reservation you have to send through e-mail the following: complete names, passport numbers, date of birth, nationality, gender and a money deposit of US $ 150,00 per person by the WESTERN UNION ke a prepayment </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">( </span><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;"><a style="color:#0000cc;" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.westernunion.com/"><span style="color:#247cd4;">http://www.westernunion.com/</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> </span><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;">) the recipient name Gorki Dalens Paucar. Once done it you need</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> </span><span style="color:black;font-family:Verdana;">to send the money transfer control number (MTCN), notice that only the complete details and the money deposit will proof your participle in any of our trips, this money deposit we use to buy your entrance fee to MACHU PICCHU according the <a style="color:#0000cc;" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waykitrek.net/"><span style="color:#247cd4;">inca trail</span></a> rules. If there are students, please send a scan of the student card through e-mail at the same reserving time (valid student cards are only the International ISIC cards, and also the college and high school student card if contains names, career university name and expiring date (send both sites). (Are not valid teachers card, youth travel card or). The student card gives you us$30 as a discount. In the 4days traditional trail.</span></div>
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<p>One of the most interesting, short and accessible treks in the region of Cusco is the one leading to the enigmatic City of Inkas, Machu Picchu.  Today you can still hike on parts of these Inca roads system that are paved with the original stones that were placed there by the Incas.  The most popular of these Inca trails for hiking is the 4 Days Inca Trail to Machupicchu.  This ancient Inca trail starts near the town of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley and ends on the 4th day at Machu Picchu. </p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Machupicchu is a city located high in the Anden Mountains in Peru. It lies 43 miles northwest of Cuzco at the top of a ridge, hiding it from the Urabamba gorge below. The ridge is between the highlands and the massive Huayna Picchu, around which the Urubamba River takes a sharp bend. </p>
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Abroad Trekkers began 5 years ago with adventure tours including trekking around Cusco Peru. Cusco Peru is one of the most important cities of the region with its nearby Inca trail. The Inca Trail offers magnificent temples, beautiful landscapes and an approach to the old Inca culture. The Inca Trail is not only famous for its ruins but also its people and their customs.</p>
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<link>http://niqueneime.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/ah-diana-se-eu-fosse-como-tu/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 04:50:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>niqueneime</dc:creator>
<guid>http://niqueneime.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/ah-diana-se-eu-fosse-como-tu/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[. cacete&#8230; hj fiz mil coisas e nao fiz nada&#8230; mas entre as coisas inuteis, vale lembrar qu]]></description>
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<p>cacete&#8230; hj fiz mil coisas e nao fiz nada&#8230;</p>
<p>mas entre as coisas inuteis, vale lembrar que voltei a correr no Ibira&#8230; (1º dia de corrida depois de mais de 1 ano nao quer dizer que vai virar rotina, neh? iuaheiuhuihea)</p>
<p>mandei mil emails, fui no correio&#8230;<br />
lembrei de comprar uns novelos de lã de presente pra minha avó&#8230;. </p>
<p>tb fui fazer massagem pq tava quase ficando torto.. <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>e como massagem tem a ver com relaxar, foto de uma piscina termal no Perú, a caminho de machupicchu:</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-149" title="termaspicchu" src="http://niqueneime.wordpress.com/files/2009/05/termaspicchu.jpg" alt="termaspicchu" width="480" height="480" /></p>
<p>iuahuiehuahe</p>
<p><strong>na foto:</strong> da esq, 2 gringos ingleses (que trampam de pedreiro, mas tiraram 1 ano de folga para dar a volta ao mundo, com seus salarios&#8230;), Pedro e Maria (dois portugueses), &#8220;o Coronel&#8221;, militar aposentado do Perú, mas que vive no Brasil e os 4 ridiculos do Brasil: <strong>Garnizé, levantando correndo pra dizer q nao podia apertar de novo o botao!</strong>, Márcio, eu e o Ale. <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-150" title="diana" src="http://niqueneime.wordpress.com/files/2009/05/diana.jpg" alt="diana" width="250" height="213" />a foto foi tirada com uma camera <strong>Vintage</strong>, reproducao moderna de uma camera da decada de 50 que se chamava <strong>Diana</strong>. Hj em dia ela custa U$5.00, nova&#8230; mais cara que o proprio filme&#8230; </p>
<p>E  como toda mulher tem suas caracteristas, a <a href="http://microsites.lomography.com/diana/" target="_blank"><strong>Diana+</strong> </a>(a réplica fabricada hj em dia) tb tira fotos com seus caprichos&#8230; nunca se sabe se vai acertar o enquadramento, existe vazamentos de luz e o foco eh deus quem decide&#8230; iuaehuiehiueah</p>
<p>e pra piorar ela nao trava quando vc bate a foto&#8230; se vc nao avancar o filme manualmente e continuar apertando o botaozinho, ela continua disparando em cima da foto que ja foi exposta&#8230;</p>
<p>entao, por isso, essa foto tem mais história&#8230; quem bateu, quis &#8220;tirar mais uma&#8221; pra ter certeza&#8230; mas sem saber que nao podia! =)</p>
<p>por sorte ficou legal<br />
auiehiuehuieha</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>ouvindo:</strong> Cindy Lauper &#8211; She Bop<br />
moh boa essa musica&#8230; rs<br />
mas hj nao tem download pq to com preguica&#8230;<br />
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<title><![CDATA[Hiking Peru Salkantay ]]></title>
<link>http://abroad1234.wordpress.com/2009/05/15/hiking-peru-salkantay/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 01:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>abroad1234</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Trek  Salkantay 17 21 2009 Matti kurkela ( Finlandia) Exlent kilometers during the treking i was dif]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Trek  <a href="http://www.cusco-trekking.com">Salkantay </a>17 21 2009</p>
<p>Matti kurkela ( Finlandia)</p>
<p>Exlent kilometers during the treking i was difficul trek</p>
<p>our guide Franco he was all the time with us</p>
<p>the cooker and horsaman very good all the time</p>
<p>food was enought for us</p>
<p><a href="http://www.machupicchu-ruins.com">Machupicchu</a> very beautiful<br />
<a href="http://www.cusco-trekking.com">hiking Peru</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.abroadtrekkers.com">Peru</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Cuzco, Peru]]></title>
<link>http://moritz2009la.wordpress.com/2009/04/30/cuzco-peru/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:36:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>moritz2009la</dc:creator>
<guid>http://moritz2009la.wordpress.com/2009/04/30/cuzco-peru/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Endlich, viel zu spät eigentlich schon, ist es jetzt doch so weit und ich kann nachholen, was ich sc]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Endlich, viel zu spät eigentlich schon, ist es jetzt doch so weit und ich kann nachholen, was ich schon so lange tun wollte &#8211; nämlich über den schönsten Teil unserer Reise berichten. Immer wieder gab es Gründe, die dazu geführt haben, dass ich nicht dazu kam, über Peru zu schreiben. Jetzt habe ich endlich Heim- und was viel wichtiger ist, eine Internetverbindung, die ausreichend schnell ist, Bilder hochzuladen &#8211; hier in Tarija, in Bolivien.<br />
Also, mehr als zwei Monate sind in zwischen vergangen, trotzdem werde ich versuchen, die Bilder noch mal lebendig werden zu lassen. <strong>Fühlt Euch also zurückversetzt in die letzten Tage des April diesen Jahres&#8230;</strong></p>
<p>&#8230;wir haben Arequipa, die zweitgrößte Stadt Perus, verlassen. Eigentlich wollten wir schon morgens nach Cuzco aufbrechen, blauäugig wie ich bin, sind wir davon ausgegangen, dass es regelmäßig Busse nach Cuzco gibt. Da hatten wir uns getäuscht. Also hatten wir noch einen Tag in Arequipa und haben dann mal wieder eine Nachtfahrt angetreten. Glücklicherweise hatte ich an dem einzigen Abend in dieser Stadt in unserem Hostal einen Typen kennengelernt, der gerade aus Cuzco kam und uns eine Agentur empfohlen hat, die es günstig und freundlich möglich machen sollte, <strong>auch ohne die eigentlich obligatorische Voranmeldefrist von mindestens drei Monaten irgendwie noch auf den Machupicchu zu gelangen</strong> &#8211; nach allem, was wir gehört hatten, waren unsere Hoffnung, dieses eigentliche &#8220;Ziel&#8221; unserer Reise wirklich realisieren zu können, schon fast auf Null gesunken.</p>
<p>So kamen wir also am Montag morgen in aller Frühe gegen sechs Uhr am Busterminal in Cuzco an. Aleja hatte alles mit der Frau von der Tourismusagentur am Telefon organisiert und tatsächlich hat uns die kleine, liebenswerte Peruanerin Sonia dann auch in Emfpang genommen und uns zum Hotel gebracht &#8211; wir haben uns mit 16.- Euro die Nacht für die &#8220;Luxusvariante&#8221; entschieden, weil wir die letzten Tage genießen wollten. Die Planung war schnell vollendet: Direkt am ersten Tag eine &#8220;Stadtrundfahrt&#8221; &#8211; die sich glücklicherweise als Tour durch die nahegelegenen Ruinen entpuppt hat, Dienstag frei, Mittwoch dann durch das <em>Valle Sagrado</em>, das &#8220;Heilige Tal&#8221; nach Aguas Calientes, von wo aus es dann am Donnerstag in aller Frühe auf den sagenumwogenen Machupicchu gehen sollte (dazu gibt´s natürlich einen eigenen Beitrag!). Für den selben Donnerstag ist auch die Rückreise geplant. So bleibt uns noch eine Nacht, bevor sich dann leider am Freitag abend unsere Wege erstmal trennen werden.</p>
<p>Cuzco ist eigentlich eine sehr schöne Stadt. Wir hatten gar nicht bemerkt, wie sich &#8211; quasi über Nacht &#8211; auf unserer Fahrt von Arequipa nach Cuzco, die Landschaft verändert hatte. Der aride Süden des Landes war einer fruchtbaren Landschaft gewichen – die Inka hatten das Zentrum ihres Reiches gut gewählt, so scheint es. Cuzco liegt in einem Tal, umringt von grünen Bergen &#8211; zumindest dort, wo die Agglomeration sich noch nicht die Hügel hinauf gefressen hat.<br />
<img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-100" title="Die Stadt kriecht die Hänge hinauf " src="http://moritz2009la.wordpress.com/files/2009/07 /100_1450.jpg?w=300" alt="Die Stadt kriecht die Hänge hinauf " width="300" height="225" /></p>
<p>Cuzco ist der Ausgangspunkt für die meisten Touristen, die den Machupicchu besuchen wollen. Leider merkt man das auch. Man kann hier keine zwanzig Meter zurücklegen, ohne irgendwelche Bilder, Handwerkskunst, Massagen, Schmuck, Essen, Stadtführungen, Informationen, die man hören oder auch nicht hören will oder sonstige Dinge angeboten zu bekommen – ein großer Wehrmutstropfen in dieser einstigen Hauptstadt des Inkareichs. Allerdings liegt auch die Ursache auf der Hand: Jeglicher Reichtum, der über die Touristen in der Region erwirtschaftet wird, fließt an die Zentralregierung und von dort nur zu einem Bruchteil zurück, so dass neben dem ganzen Reichtum, den der Tourismus bringt, bittere Armut herrscht, viele Leute buchstäblich darauf angewiesen sind, dass sich zwischendurch der ein oder andere erbarmt und ihnen etwas abkauft. Besonders auffällig ist, wie ich auch an anderer Stelle schon erwähnt habe,  dass es viele alte Menschen gibt, die von der Hand im Mund leben müssen. Das ist wirklich traurig zu sehen, dass die, die wahrscheinlich ihr Leben lang am härtesten gearbeitet haben, am Ende am wenigsten haben. Gleichzeitig ist man selber einer von den &#8220;reichen Touristen&#8221;, die hunderte Dollars lassen, um den Machupicchu zu besuchen, zwischendurch nochmal eine Raftingtour einlegen und nicht darüber nachdenken, ob das Mittagessen 1,50 oder 3.- € kostet. Nur leider kann man weder durch eigenen Verzicht noch durch regelmäßige Spenden dieses strukturelle Problem der (Alters-)Armut lösen.</p>
<p>Die Raftingtour haben wir tatsächlich gemacht &#8211; das war echt cool, hat mega Spaß gemacht! Die Rundreise zu den umliegenden Ruinen war interessant, die Baukünste und Stadtplanung der Inka ist schon hier beeindruckend. Nach dem Rafting erschöpft, haben wir heute Abend noch schön gegessen und werden jetzt bald ins Bett, denn morgen ist der &#8220;große Tag&#8221; &#8211; naja, noch nicht ganz, aber immerhin die Anreise zum Machupicchu durch das &#8220;Heilige Tal&#8221; der Inka, des damals bevölkerungsreichsten Gebiets des Reiches&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>Mehr Fotos:</strong></p>
<p>Arequipa, Peru:</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Turismo e infraestructura]]></title>
<link>http://incapoint.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/turismo-e-infraestructura/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:59:01 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>incapoint</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[    AREQUIPA | Pasé Semana Santa en Cusco, primer destino turístico nacional. El Cusco turístico ha ]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0;"><span lang="ES-TRAD"><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><a href="http://www.incapoint.com/espanol/paquetes.asp">AREQUIPA &#124;</a> Pasé Sem<a href="http://www.incapoint.com/espanol/paquetes.asp">ana Santa en Cusco</a>, primer destino turístico nacional. El Cusco turístico ha mejorado y se ve claramente que el país ha crecido y que, con la pacificación, esta actividad viene dando trabajo a miles de familias allí.</span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0;"><span lang="ES-TRAD"><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Expertos en turismo explicaban que la razón por la cual la gente va al <a href="http://www.incapoint.com/espanol/paquetes.asp">Cusco</a> ha variado. Antes iban por las ruinas, iglesias y museos. Hoy van los birdwatchers, que encuentran en <a href="http://www.incapoint.com/espanol/paquetes.asp">Machu Picchu </a>varias de las 1,804 variedades de aves que existen en el Perú. Va también gente interesada en comprobar que Cusco es una ciudad mágica que puede ofrecer experiencias sensoriales inimaginables. Hay los que hacen turismo vivencial, participando en la vida en comunidad, aprendiendo de las costumbres del poblador del ande. Hay los que montan bicicleta, <a href="http://www.incapoint.com/espanol/paquetes.asp">hacen trekking,</a> caminatas, bungee jump, canotaje y pasean en globo aerostático. El <a href="http://www.incapoint.com/espanol/paquetes.asp">turismo gastronómico cusqueño</a> permite mostrarle al mundo desde platos preparados únicamente con verduras orgánicas hasta cartas tan sofisticadas como en los mejores restaurantes del mundo. Para los noctámbulos existen bares donde se puede conversar y tomar en un ambiente que a veces parece mágico y otras veces demasiado terrenal. Para los que la quieren seguir, hay discotecas y pronto vuelve a presentarse la obra de teatro Kusicay. Hoteles los hay de toda categoría y precio. Lo mismo ocurre con las tiendas, donde los mercadillos artesanales conviven con sofisticadas boutiques que ofrecen prendas y accesorios de calidad y precio internacional.</span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0;"><span lang="ES-TRAD"><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Pero requerimos mejor infraestructura. Las carreteras están mal mantenidas y mal señalizadas y un conductor que recorre una ruta tendrá problemas. Hay largas colas en el aeropuerto Velasco Astete al salir del <a href="http://www.incapoint.com/espanol/paquetes.asp">Cusco</a> para pagar el TUAA y a las 4 p.m. hay sólo un cobrador de esta tasa, que ya podría ser pagada con el pasaje. Un único oficial de seguridad crea otra cola y las tiendas cercanas a las puertas de embarque están todas cerradas. ¿Cuánto nos cuesta la ineficiencia pública? Carreteras mantenidas por privados y un aeropuerto concesionado mejoran el servicio y le permiten al gobierno reasignar recursos a otras actividades estatales. </span></span></span></p>
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<link>http://dustorealpakka.wordpress.com/2009/04/13/machu-picchu-og-streik/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:37:32 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Kaja Marie</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[I går opplevde vi det som for meg har vært et av turens høydepunkt. Machu Picchu. Inkaenes hemmelige]]></description>
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<div id="attachment_393" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 478px"><img class="size-full wp-image-393" title="Per og Robert" src="http://dustorealpakka.wordpress.com/files/2009/04/per-og-rober.jpg" alt="Robert og Per på toget fra Ollantaytamba til Aguas Calientes en tidlig morgen" width="468" height="351" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Robert og Per på toget fra Ollantaytamba til Aguas Calientes en tidlig morgen</p></div>
<p>Vi sto opp tidlig, tidlig (klokken 4.00) for å komme oss avgårde. Machu Picchu har utrolig mange besøkende, og det er begrenset hvor mange som får komme inn hver dag, for å hindre slitasje på stedet. I tillegg er det begrenset med plasser på toget som tar deg inn og ut av nærmeste by, så skal du til Peru er det lurt å bestille togbilletter og inngangsbilletter i god tid.</p>
<div id="attachment_394" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 478px"><img class="size-full wp-image-394" title="regnskyer" src="http://dustorealpakka.wordpress.com/files/2009/04/regnskyer.jpg" alt="Regnskyene fant det heldigvis for godt å lette når vi kom opp til Machu Picchu." width="468" height="624" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Regnskyene fant det heldigvis for godt å lette når vi kom opp til Machu Picchu.</p></div>
<p>Uansett, etter en tidlig morgen og mye bølling på toget (av undertegnede og flere med henne) kom vi frem rundt åtte om morgenen. Machu Picchu ble oppdaget av en professor fra Yale i 1911 og ble aldri funnet av spanjolene da de invaderte landet. Byen var bebodd hovedsakelig av de øvre klassene i samfunnet. Vi hadde håpet på å se en condor mens vi var der, men de er et sjeldent syn.</p>
<div id="attachment_395" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 478px"><img class="size-full wp-image-395" title="orkideer" src="http://dustorealpakka.wordpress.com/files/2009/04/orkideer.jpg" alt="I og rundt byen er det masse flott planter, blant annet disse orkideene." width="468" height="624" /><p class="wp-caption-text">I og rundt byen er det masse flott planter, blant annet disse orkideene.</p></div>
<p>I dag har vi vært oppholdt av streik. Bøndene i Peru streiker fordi de er redde for at rettighetene til vannet skal privatiseres. Det har vi full forståelse for og har tatt en rolig tur rundt i byen i påvente av at streiken blir avblåst. Det ser ut til at vi skal komme oss ut av Urubamba og til Cuzco i løpet av ettermiddagen. Det blir trist å forlate Jim og hans fantastiske familie, men det blir spennende å ta fatt på siste del av turen.</p>
<div id="attachment_396" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 478px"><img class="size-full wp-image-396" title="turistbildet" src="http://dustorealpakka.wordpress.com/files/2009/04/turistbildet.jpg" alt="Det typiske turistbildet fra Machu Picchu." width="468" height="351" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Det typiske turistbildet fra Machu Picchu.</p></div>
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