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October 29th 2009
Published: October 30th 2009
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The Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Oct 21 - 24, 2009 Castmembers: The Hikers: Kristy, Kirstin, Alan, Rainuka, Byron, Helen, Susan, Asif, Kelvin, Janet, Lisa, Cathy, David, Alona and Dave (me!) The Guides: Raul and Rolando The Porters: Too many to name Oct 21, 2009 - Day 1 After individual briefings on Oct 20, our intrepid group of South American explorers were picked up by bus in Cusco starting ... Read Full Entry



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Wasp vs. TarantulaWasp vs. Tarantula
Wasp vs. Tarantula

The wasp has temporarily paralyzed this tarantula and is in the process of laying it's eggs in it. In a few weeks this spider will be in for a big surprise.
HummingbirdHummingbird
Hummingbird

I believe the proper name to be Long-tailed Sylph.
Two HummingbirdsTwo Hummingbirds
Two Hummingbirds

Long-tailed Sylph in the middle and in the top right a much larger type.
The view from Day 1 CampThe view from Day 1 Camp
The view from Day 1 Camp

From Wallayabamba
Day 1 CompleteDay 1 Complete
Day 1 Complete

Our tent village Our camp at Wallayabamba.
Oh, the places you'll goOh, the places you'll go
Oh, the places you'll go

Studying up for day 2
Night Fall 3Night Fall 3
Night Fall 3

Day 1 comes to a close Total distance: 7 miles / 11 kms. Elevation gain: 1,300 ft
Last Official CheckpointLast Official Checkpoint
Last Official Checkpoint

The last point where the whole group was together. From this point on it was everyman for himself
2nd Day2nd Day
2nd Day

on the trail
Second Ladies CampSecond Ladies Camp
Second Ladies Camp

Back is just a tad bit sweaty
Group photoGroup photo
Group photo

At Second Ladies site (me, Kristy, Alona, David)



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