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Well after a two hour ride from Cusco through the Sacred Valley, and some of the most breath-taking mountain views of the trip we arrived in Ollantaytambo. It is the other major hub for Machu Picchu travelers besides Cusco. It is the last stop for the trains bound to Aguas Calientes. We were planning on doing the backpackers economic hike into …
The Inca Trail - Da
... making for some interesting jabber along the trail and a bit of numb tongue. I am pretty sure our hosts are showing the long term effects of daily consumption over several years, as noticed by the occasional mood swings that come unannounced. But hey, it's legal, so load up and chew all day like a llama! The other relief comes in the form of the occasional hut where local ladies sell water and Gatorade, most with the seals missing or broken...but at ...
Day four...the inca trail...11th November
... as Freddie was talking, myself and Ailish heard some people screaming over from us. In the grounds of Machu Picchu, they have about 5-6 llamas. This is mainly for the tourists that may not get to see them anywhere else! One llama went a bit mad this day and started running down through the crowds of people. It a running fast enough and it reached a green area that had no people. It stopped for a break and then started of again-this time it went onto a path that there was ...
Starting our trek to Machu Picchu
... to do and then he told me he was 4 years old. After, he proceeded to shoot us all with his bamboo gun, as little boys do. Frank brought out a crazy, flashing stereo and we listened to some local tunes whilst sipping a few more beers with everyone. The Frenchies had some great stories about their life in Peru, especially how all the local girls just hound them, because they look so exotic and become instant chick magnets, without even having to try. ...
The Inca Trail!
... were definitely needed on this steep descent, though the views were still excellent. We arrived at our campsite at around 1:30pm, so we had a free afternoon to recover after what was agreed between Rach and Andy as the hardest day´s hiking we have ever done.
The campsite is in a spectacular location beneath a waterfall at the bottom of the pass, though Rach kept waking up in the night thinking she was sleeping next to a busy road... After lots of good food ...
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