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Approach to Sayajmarka Ruins, on the Inca Trail.

www.sapadventures.net/ The Inca Trail is a magnificent, well preserved Inca Trail route which connects Machu Picchu with what once were other regions of the Inca Empire, and today it is one of the world’s most popular treks. This four-day walk goes from the highlands of 4,200mts and down through the cloud forests to finally arrive at Machu Picchu - 2,380mts

Me and Dad at the highest point on the Inca Trail.

On the Inca Trail somewhere before our first campsite at Kilometer 84. The traditional start point for the Inca Trail is Kilometer 88. We added an extra day to the hike to experience this semi-desert region.

With the sign to prove it. The altitude made the climb harder than it otherwise would have been, but everyone made it.

Do you see the face?

Dead Woman's pass, somewhere around 13000 feet above sea level. This is the highest point of the trail and a hell of climb. Day 2.

Occasionally showered and rinsed off in nearby rapids. Of course, this runoff was freezing cold and refreshing, but probably had llama piss trickle down from higher up in the mountain.

(An annoying, loud American family at that.)

I love this picture so much. I think its one of my favourites

 

Gabe took this of the wonderful French couple we became friends with and Stacey. This was on the last day when we had to be walking by day break.

My favorite thing about the Inca Trail is all the running water. Being there in the rainy season means you and all your stuff being wet the whole time, but it also means rivers, streams, running water everywhere. Beautiful.

 

Day 2

Side shot of Macchu Piccu in the early morning

At the start of the Inca Trail. These porters are just beginning their journey on the trail.

Phuyu Pata Marca. I think.

Looking behind me during day 3 and its 3,000 steps down. My knees hurt just thinking about it ;)

Peru 2005 - Inca Trail

www.sapadventures.net/ The Inca Trail is a magnificent, well preserved Inca Trail route which connects Machu Picchu with what once were other regions of the Inca Empire, and today it is one of the world’s most popular treks. This four-day walk goes from the highlands of 4,200mts and down through the cloud forests to finally arrive at Machu Picchu - 2,380mts

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