Day2

Inka Trail - Day 2

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June 16th 2005
Day 2 Still got my butt kicked! We had to go trought dead women pass wich is at 4200 meters above the sea level. The air is very very thin and every step is a challenge. Andre decided to hike the way the porters do: with sandals on! His feet got better and he still made it to the dead woman pass an hour before I did. My hips, knees and shoulders hurt; I can´t wait to go to bed and get ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Inca Trail

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more