Quick disclaimer: we didn´t hike the actual Inca Trail, but an alternate trail through Huchuy Qusco (or "Little Cusco") that took two days, followed by a night in Aquas Calientes town, and the third day at Machu Picchu itself. We woke up early in the morning and met our guide, Marco, and an assistant, Manuel, who helped us load up our bags into a taxi and took us to the main office, where a hearty breakfast of quinoa pancakes (heaven!), broccoli sandwiches (???), and coca tea were awaiting us. We chatted with some fellow trekkers, who were all heading out that morning on different trails. Two British travellers, God bless them, were taking the 9-day trek. My feet hurt just *thinking* about that. For the first part of the morning, Marco, Jamie, and I, our driver
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