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Interesting account of Adams' adventures in Peru exploring the Inca ruins, especially Machu Picchu. He (mostly) followed in the footsteps of Hiram Bingham, who has often been credited with discovering Machu Picchu, though many Peruvians already knew it was there. In fact, three families were living there when Bingham "discovered" it.
Adams gives some interesting background, describing Bingham's exploits about every other chapter. It's not a serious history, but it is intriguing enough in its own way. Adams writes well, with humor and insight. My only wish was that there would have been more about the actual hiking. What did he pack, and how? What were the surprises he encountered? What does he wish he would have done differently? Of course, that wasn't really his purpose, so I can't really fault him for that.
Adams' book has reinforced my own desire to hike the Inca trail one day soon. I thought I had the chance once in my early twenties, but the railroad was shut down due to one of the numerous worker's paras, or strikes, and I wasn't able to get to Cusco. Some day soon!
Adams gives some interesting background, describing Bingham's exploits about every other chapter. It's not a serious history, but it is intriguing enough in its own way. Adams writes well, with humor and insight. My only wish was that there would have been more about the actual hiking. What did he pack, and how? What were the surprises he encountered? What does he wish he would have done differently? Of course, that wasn't really his purpose, so I can't really fault him for that.
Adams' book has reinforced my own desire to hike the Inca trail one day soon. I thought I had the chance once in my early twenties, but the railroad was shut down due to one of the numerous worker's paras, or strikes, and I wasn't able to get to Cusco. Some day soon!