Like many travelers around the world, Jesse Takayama found his dream trip thwarted by the spread of Covid-19. But after an unexpected seven month stay in Peru, Takayama is finally crossing 'visit Machu Picchu' off of his bucket list.
, Japan, arrived in Aguas Calientes -- the town from which most people begin their Machu Picchu expeditions -- on March 14.
Although border closures have kept him from visiting other South American countries, he has made the best of his experience by exploring local attractions like Putucusi Mountain and the Calientes Waterfalls. He even taught boxing classes to some of the local kids and has made friends in his accidental new hometown.
"I go to run every morning and I could see Machu Picchu afar in distance," Takayama told CNN."I thought I would never make it to Machu Picchu as I was expecting it won't open within this year. but I was OK with it because I had a great time here."However, as he started to run out of money, it looked like Takayama would have to head back home to, a local tour company.
"I will definitely cry," he says about his farewell to Aguas Calientes."These seven months have been very special to me. I have discovered a new part of me."How one man and his cellphone in Canada rescued a group of Africans stuck in China because of the coronavirus pandemic
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