Machu Pichu Inca Jungle Trizzzek

I wrote this post about two weeks ago before officially giving up on the internet in Northern Peru/Ecuador. I'm back in Portland living it up!

In Galapagos now just woke up from a desperately needed 4 hour siesta. It is absolutely unreal here, it¥s been 2 days now and I¥ve seen less than 10% of the Islands yet, I¥ve already gone snorkeling, cliff jumping, seen so much crazy wildlife.... and did I mention SCUBA? Today I went to the world renowned Gordon¥s rock famous for it¥s... wait for it... schools of hammerhead sharks!! Here¥s a taste of what I seen so far....

Yes please!

Words cannot describe the feeling of seeing the first shark within 30 seconds of jumping in the water, or the hundereds of different types of fish, seals, sea lions, rays and turtles. BUT like my adventure here this post is yet to be finished... I¥ve only been to one of the eighteen main islands. Tomorrow more diving and on Wednesday to another island Isabela where I¥m planning more excursions(more surfing?) and general tomfoolery.

Enough with the Galapagos, here is the play by play to Machu Pichu

My trip started leaving Iquique, Chile traveling north two Arica, crossing the border into Peru and arriving in Arequipa, Peru. 12-14 hours on bus. 8 hours in Arequipa and one photo before getting back on the bus to Cuzco

Interesting side note... most busses are have tvs, and play american movies dubbed in spanish with spanish subtitles, really expanded my imagination and creativity on making up what¥s going on /being said. In addition to pelÌculas (movies) additional enterntainment is provided with games(bingo), salesman for vitamins and other junk. Additionally food is provided most of the time, however my bus from Arequipa to Cuzco(homebase for many travelers headed to Machu Pichu) no food was served however there was one other option...

Locals of towns we pass through hop on and sell there goods, this little beauty is called Chinichurra i believe, or something to that effect. It¥s pieces of roasted pork, pork fat, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and corn in a convienent plastic bag. Smart.

ROUND 2.

Making our way through windy dirty roads, with drivers rallying around turns is exciting, and nerve racking. Let¥s just say not much sleep was had...

Suckas!

Not bad views eh?

Vicious wild Llamas.

My neighbors on the bus had a friend in a Canvas bag. When I asked if I could take a picture they placed him on the seat next to me...

UNTIL... THIS HAPPENED

The bird fell on the floor and released it¥s bowels all over the floor. Where it stayed the remainder of the trip.

Arriving in Cuzco after a 20+ hour bus ride the hostal bar was like a oasis. Lots of fun was had unfortunately no pictures taken. My journey to Machu Pichu involved 4 days and 3 nights.

Day 1. BIKING.

Driving up to approximately 4,000 meters and we began our downhill descent of 3,000 meters. a 3 hour ride...

mad max meets special ed.

More biking NO jumps

More to come.
CHURZ