Most Inspirational Moment
Making it to the Dead Woman's pass. When I looked at the terrain profile after the first day on the Inca trail, I thought I'm never going to make it. But, it turns out that it looked way more difficult than it was.Another highlight was going swimming in Paracas and watching the sunset while being in the water. Simply stunning.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Holger was great. He was not only very helpful, he also has very good historical knowledge that adds value to the overall Inca experience on this trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Walking poles, walking poles, walking poles. I normally don't use them, on the Inca trail I wish I had.Knee protectors also come in handy. When you go to the Ballestas Islands, make sure you're 'water-proof'. We got completely soaked - but it was worth it.