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After breakfast, our tour guides introduced the whole crew to us. There are two chefs and 11 porters!
Still wearing that same smelly shirt. Just remembered that I wore it on another sweaty day of hiking last summer. Poor abused shirt.
entry to the Inca trail US$120
Tacky but handy Bamboo walking stick US$10
Figuring out how long 2 sec are on your self timer at 4200m- priceless (and stupid)
Ruly explain how to make an offering with coca leaves to mother earth. We also chew coca leaves with charcoal to see what it's like. Surprisingly charcoal adds the sweetness to the coca leaves.
The trail then descends approximately 1000 metres including an irregular staircase of approximately 1500 steps, some of which were carved into solid granite. Vegetation becomes more dense, lush, and jungle like with an accompanying increase in butterflies and birds.
We left Cusco by bus at 4 AM. At about 10 AM we started our trek from small town in the mountains - Mollepata.
500 people per day are allowed to begin the 4 day Inca Trail (including trekkers, guides, and porters). This is the office at the start of the trail where you sign up and get your passport stamped.
