Showing posts with label streaking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label streaking. Show all posts

Friday, 25 April 2014

No jumping at Machu Picchu and definitely no streaking

Just before going on the Inca Trail, I had read in the Guardian, that an Aussie and a Kiwi tourist had been arrested after streaking through Machu Picchu.

We therefore kept a close eye on the Aussie couple in our group, but while Alex did get his legs out once or twice, that was as far as it went and they successfully managed to stay clothed. 

The authorities at Machu Picchu are taking this incident very seriously though, hence the appearance of the following sign at the front gate.

I'd love to hear that conversation with the embassy!
There are also other rules and regulations to be followed while in Machu Picchu. The ticket explains that there should be no loud shouting or whooping, but we also found that jumping photos are also not allowed. This was the best we could manage (please don't tell anyone), before being told about this rule.