Trekking Turistas
September 20th 2008 We are now world hikers! We left Cusco early on the morning of Sept. 12 and went by bus to the village of Calca where we stopped at a local market. There we bought bread, honey, walking sticks, and yes, coca leaves which were recommended by our guide to prevent and/or alleviate altitude sickness.
Back on the bus after leisurely breakfasting as we sat on the curb, we began our ascent up a wi
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