Machu Pichu
By inutme
@inutme (372)
Philippines
January 28, 2010 9:09am CST
Has anyone been there? My sister is currently stuck in Machu Pichu cause of the storm. The last time we heard from her, she and dozens of other tourists are planning to do an 11 hour hike to get back to the city. The train tracks were submerged in water, so they are unable to ride it. The helicopters sent to rescue the tourists evacuated the elders, children and pregnant women first and since my sister isn't one of those, she wasn't prioritized. I'm now really curious what's it like there.
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@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
28 Jan 10
Good luck to your sister. I hope that she will be rescued very soon. I haven't yet been to Machu Picchu but it is at the top of my travel wish list. I know that there is a train and the Inca Trail. The track might be dangerous so I guess people stuck will wait for the helicopter. That storm must have been really scary.
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@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
29 Jan 10
inutme,
I would advise against the hike as there are reports that mudslides are happening everywhere and it had blocked the only land route in and out of the Machu Picchu area.
Just stay close to the radio and television at her place of stay and wait for her turn and/or evacuation instructions. Stock up on clothing, towels, first aid kit, batteries, dry rations and canned food.
I do not think the hike should be taken especially with such weather conditions. Just ask her to keep in touch with the nearest police or rescue center and wait for her turn to be evacuated by air.
Take care, there.
@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
29 Jan 10
inutme,
I am just glad that your sister now had not opted for the 11 hour hike and that she was eventually evacuated by air, which by the way is the only way out.
Having been there before, the terrain is something I would not consider under adverse weather conditions. Also, basic survival requires us to be calm and moderate with our decisions even when in challenging circumstances.
I would advise that she try and get out of Peru if possible and return on a later date there. I heard that it is still pouring there and if she does not need to stay there, then perhaps she may consider leaving the place.
Take care.
@SharkLover (24)
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28 Jan 10
I was not even aware of a storm in Machu Pichu. It sounds perfectly dreadful. I cannot imagine such a storm. I am sorry to hear that your sister is enduring such a thing but glad to hear that she is well. I hope the best for her as she hikes back to the city. I will now look up news on Machu Pichu so that I can see what ghastly conditions the people are living with due to storm. I will continue to hope all the best for the people in Machu Pichu.
I have never been to Machu Pichu, but it is one of those places I have wanted to visit. I like the name, Machu Pichu.
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