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You killed it! See you next month!!! 🤘🏽

No idea. We have never taken the Amtrak. Google says: Amtrak has bigger, nicer trains made for long distance travel. NJ Transit is a commuter rail and the trains are old and rough. NJ Transit is a commuter line with many local stops. Amtrak is an intercity line with very few stops. If you’re concerned with speed, go Amtrak. If you’re concerned with price, go NJ Transit.

@@Castaways_Travel I just made the trip on Amtrak. It goes goes to Moynihan Hall at Penn Station. The trains are way nicer, but infrequent. During Christmas I bought my ticket online because they can sell out during the holidays.

Good question! We thought our backpacks were okay. If anything they might have even been a little too big for our purposes. Since the porters carry 7kg of weight (or about half of that after your gear rentals) the only thing you really have to worry about is water and snacks that you want immediate access to. Maybe some sunscreen, insecticide and a small first aid kit but nothing that should take up too much room that a small backpack couldn’t handle. I will say having a backpack with a chest strap and opening for a camelbak tube was convenient.

@ that is what I have. Thanks!

Very cool. We will definitely be going back. I can’t believe I’ve been driving past it for 20 years and have never checked it out until now.

We literally came up a few weekends ago for a pretzel and trade days 😂

Glad it was helpful! How much are tickets running these days? Sometimes people ask us and I’m like 🤷🏽‍♂️

@ $16.80 for one way and about a several dollar difference for teens and senior citizens.

@@Dank951 Thanks! Enjoy your trip. I heard it’s gonna be a cold week there 🥶

Landing EWR tom @ 23h & the two of us will be having 6 suitcases of which 2 are hand baggage and rest 4 are check-ins. Do you recommend this route mentioned here or just do a taxi to NYC(destination)? Would there be shuttle services at that hour at EWR? Considering the hour, NJ transit and AIR trains would be much less crowded BUT would it be safe!? TiA!

@ it all comes down to what you’re comfortable with. If you’re comfortable lugging 6 suitcases on multiple public trains at that hour and have the time then go for it. It would definitely be easier to pay for a ride share service but will be more expensive. Might be worth it though. Check the prices for a ride stare service when you get there and make your decision then based on the cost difference and what you’re willing to pay. They might surprise you and be cheaper at that hour. As far as safety goes the air train and NJ transit are probably safer than the metro but it’s all relative. Id say 6 bags is a lot. Not impossible but will probably be challenging. Good luck!

We may try it again next year to check out the new Dark Universe park opening in May. Looks like it’s going to be pretty cool.

Magic I think 😂. The chef has his own cooking tent and equipment carried by porters. How he is able to pull of the meals and presentation he does at altitude is nothing short of incredible, but we’d be lying if we said we knew how exactly it was done. The only time we observed the chef in action was during the cooking course.

No. Your NJ Transit roundtrip ticket should be valid up to 30 days from the date of purchase.

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Should be the Group. It currently has 80k followers and was created 13 years ago.

We might be returning again next year 😬. Haven’t decided yet. I hope they never get rid of ET!!!

I ve anted t meet chris Perez for a long time too. Not because he's famous but because he's a incredibly humble n beautiful person inside n out.n congrats to him on all of his accomplishments ❤🎉😊

Good question! I think that’s going to depend heavily on the individual though. Unfortunately there’s probably no black and white answer for this one. Some people are affected by it, some aren’t. Some experience it mildly while it wrecks others. It just depends. We landed in Cusco on Saturday night and our trek began on Sunday so we literally spent next to no time acclimating at all. We also didn’t have the luxury of being able to vacation for that many days in 2022, which is another reason our turnaround was so quick. I would say at least 2 days, 3 if you are able - if I absolutely had to place a number on it. Definitely not one night though! If you’re concerned about altitude sickness you may want to ask your doctor about diamox or look into other prescriptions that treat mountain sickness as well. And make sure you grab some coca leaves or gummies before your trek while you’re in town.

@ thanks for the quick response, I’m going in May with Alpaca and thought your video was a great summary!!!

@@AmericanBorn86 You’re welcome. We’re jealous! It’s going to be amazing. We’re literally planning a hiking trip as we speak with friends we met on the Inca Trail. Have fun!

In the description. 20-30 minutes.

We recommend staying at the same place before and after your trek for this reason. We stayed at Hotel El Balcon. It was only a short 5-10 minute walk to Plaza de Armas and the Alpaca Expeditions main office. They stored our luggage for free while we were on the trail.

Beautiful in the fall. You’re welcome. Have a great trip!

Passports have been needed to cross into Mexico since 2009. The FFM form has also been in use for decades. Not sure where you crossed or what kind of plates your vehicle had 🤷🏽‍♂️

This video is not an all inclusive guide on things to do in Ft Lauderdale, it is suggestions on a few things you can do in Ft Lauderdale on a layover with limited time. We only had 8 hours. 3/6 of our suggestions were not places to eat.

Photos are allowed. Videos are not.

Definitely worth a visit. I think they even have a super hero “Hall of Justice” area that they’ve added since we went. Dr. Pepper and 7up merged in 1986. That bottling exhibit is part of the museum in the building where the soda bar and Make-A-Soda experiences are held.

Mexican music with Mexican restaurant

@@Castaways_Travel great music with great restaurants

Great point. The train option is probably cheapest for one or two travelers.

😂 maybe take an Uber

Get on the Q70 and skip the metro card Or buy the metro card and get the receipt. You probably won't get stopped and checked on the Q70.

Thanks for watching! Yeah, that might be a good option if you have the extra time. I felt like the 4D/3N was a good pace though. Challenging but not overly difficult nor too easy. I wish we would’ve had more time to explore Aguas Calientes though. I can’t really speak on the experience of the 5D/4N but I’m sure it’s just as amazing. Either way you’re sure to have a great trek with Alpaca Expeditions. Good luck!

Thanks for watching! Im itching to go back myself. We appreciate the sub!

We’re setting up a new 12 foot reaper today. It’s massive! 💀

The air train is only for and does not leave the Newark airport. The NJ transit goes to Penn Station Newark and Penn Station New York. You’ll have to check their website for prices. We are not affiliated with any public transportation companies. www.njtransit.com/

You can try 🤷🏽‍♂️. Film it and report back.

Thanks! We saw it at an Oddities and Curiosities Expo last year and had to have it. It’s definitely a favorite. The name of the booth might be in the video we filmed if you were interested. Spooky Halloween | Halloween Horror Nights 2023 th-cam.com/video/q7nse4h9QYY/w-d-xo.html

@@Castaways_Travel rite on thank you 👍🏼👍🏼 We are actually going to an oddities expo in a few weeks 😂

@@bradbucklin2692 Nice! We checked the video and it’s not in there but we did a little research and the booth/company is called Western Evil. I think the dress is actually on sale right now on their website if you wanna snag it. www.westernevil.com/collections/dresses/products/overlook-hotel-carpet-shining-dress?variant=39863968333910

🙏🏽 Thanks for watching! We wanted to put out something that could be consumed quickly but still had good, clear info. We think it turned out pretty good for our first spooky prop project. Can’t wait to set it up for Halloween soon.

No, we left our luggage at our hotel. Which is why we recommend staying at the same place on the front and back end of your trek. Most places will store your baggage for free while you’re on the trail, especially if you are returning as a guest again. On the trek we each had a small day pack filled with immediate essentials: water, snacks, layers, socks, bug spray etc. The porters can carry up to 7kg of weight for each person. Keep in mind if you rent gear from AE like the sleeping pad, sleeping bag, pillow - it only leaves about half or 3.5kg remaining for your own personal gear of your choosing. And you will not have access to it until you reach your campsite at the end of every day. Hope that helps!

You're welcome!

The song is called Cielito by Alcones Negros. It is a track that was taken from Epidemic Sound a royalty free music downloading website.