Tag: trekking
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La Soufriére – December 2021, Saint Vincent
In April La Soufriere exploded. The first eruption took place on the 9th April 2021 with eruptions finally ending on the 22nd April. The North of the island was declared a red zone; all the inhabitants in this area were ordered to evacuate – almost 20,000 islanders in total. The devastation was huge, and the…
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Colca Canyon
One animal I was desperate to see in Peru was the Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) – the largest non-seabird on the planet. This Goliath of the skies lives to 75 years in captivity and only lays one egg every two years on average. Its wingspan is 315 cms and is classed as vulnerable by the…
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Machu Picchu/Ollantaytambo
We took a cab from Cusco (100 soles), and drove through the sacred valley of the Incas towards the little town of Ollantaytambo, where you catch the train to Aguas Calientes (the gateway town for Machu Picchu). It was certainly a taxi ride we’ll never forget! The scenery as you travel through the valley is…
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