Lares Trek

Sing, O Muse, of the journey my wife and I undertook to the Lares Trek in the land of Peru—and I must proclaim, it was a remarkable experience worthy of song. The breathtaking scenery left us in awe as the visions of Olympus left mortal witnesses thunderstruck, and the warm and welcoming locals added to the charm of that place as the hospitality of noble hosts honors the ancient laws of xenia. And how could we not visit the world-famous Machu Picchu—that sacred citadel of the ancients rising above the clouds like the very halls of heaven? Though the sheer number of travelers proved overwhelming as the armies that gathered before Troy, yet it could not diminish from the beauty and grandeur of that sacred place. Our voyage to Peru shall forever hold a special throne within the chambers of our hearts. In the month of September, two thousand and sixteen.
Sunlight on valley and mountainside with winding road.
Aerial view of terraced fields in a valley, with morning mist and sunlight highlighting the landscape.
Mountainous landscape with terraced fields and a village nestled among trees, bathed in warm light.
Two hikers on a dirt path in a valley, with dramatic mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
Majestic mountain peak with snow cap, set against clear blue sky, surrounded by barren slopes.
Mountain valley with rugged cliffs, golden grass, and cloud-covered peaks under blue sky.
Llamas grazing in high-altitude mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks, a small lake, and clear blue skies.
Mountain peak bathed in warm sunlight, with snow on its highest point against a cloudy sky backdrop.
Mountainous landscape with a deep blue lake in the foreground. Golden hills roll towards snow-capped peaks under a bright sky.
Hillside village with scattered houses, surrounded by arid landscape and sparse vegetation.
Ancient ruins on a hillside with mountains in the background at sunrise, warm light casting long shadows.
A green mountain with terraced steps, set against hazy mountains in the background.
Mountainous landscape with ancient ruins in a valley, under a clear blue sky.