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A review by rpnelson
Turn Right at Machu Picchu: Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time by Mark Adams
3.0
An amiable read that combines adventure travel with history. Three stars feels low but I can't quite give it four. I really wanted more photos to give me an idea of the terrain that was being covered.
The "discoverer" of Machu Picchu, Hiram Bingham, isn't the ideal topic for the historical section of the book. I'd have much rather have read more about the Inca themselves. On the other hand, it was Bingham who inspired the author's journey, so it does make sense logistically.
We get to know the author's guide more than we do the author himself, but John Leivers is a character well worth hearing to know. One of the best things about this book is that it reminds us there is a great deal more to Machu Picchu than a check box destination for global jet-setters, and that talking the slow route can be much more rewarding.
The "discoverer" of Machu Picchu, Hiram Bingham, isn't the ideal topic for the historical section of the book. I'd have much rather have read more about the Inca themselves. On the other hand, it was Bingham who inspired the author's journey, so it does make sense logistically.
We get to know the author's guide more than we do the author himself, but John Leivers is a character well worth hearing to know. One of the best things about this book is that it reminds us there is a great deal more to Machu Picchu than a check box destination for global jet-setters, and that talking the slow route can be much more rewarding.