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some of the most memorable moments
of the tour.
Some notable parts of the trail included
the second day when the boys ascended
1100 metres to the highest point, known as
Dead Woman’s Pass, located at 4215 metres
above sea level. This was a triumphant
moment for many, as the ascent was one of
the more challenging yet rewarding moments
of the hike. The campsites in which we
stayed provided some amazing opportunities
for wonderful photos to be taken of the
extraordinary landscapes surrounding us
throughout the duration of the trail; but
none rivalled the final destination of our hike,
Machu Picchu.
Following the hike, the boys enjoyed
a well-deserved rest overnight in Aguas
Calientes before journeying back up from
the town the next day by bus to enjoy a fully
guided tour of Machu Picchu. After a hot
day with the blazing sun shining down on
the monument, we embarked on a journey
back to Cusco, which involved a scenic train
ride through the mountains and a short bus
ride before reaching the city by nightfall,
and getting up bright and early the following
morning to board our flight to Iguassu.
The Iguassu Falls on both the Argentinian
and Brazilian side were an absolute
spectacle, exceeding the expectations of
many of the boys. During the two nights
that we had in Iguassu, the highlight was
undoubtedly the exhilarating boat ride
under the falls, in which all of the boys
chose to participate.
Our time in Iguassu began to draw to a
close and so did our trip, as we now had just
one day remaining on the continent. Our final
day was a great way to end the tour, as we
flew to Buenos Aires in Argentina, spent a
half-day sightseeing, exploring the colourful
markets and visiting many landmarks, before
we flew out in the evening, embarking on
our 30-hour journey with three stopovers
on the way back to Australia.
We all thoroughly enjoyed the trip,
Ied by the TIC, Mr Zannoni, assisted by
Mr Murphy. The boys represented their
school commendably with their respectful
conduct.
TOM POWELL – YEAR 11
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