Inca Trek

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Our one day Inca trek covered the last day of the normal 4 day Inca trek. The day began with a taxi, a bus and a train to km104 (about 12km from Matchu Picchu) where we began our trek. After an hour I begin to question the decision to leave a perfectly good train for what is turning out to be torturous; - definitely a trek for young legs. Nearing the top set of the Inca Ruins starcase my legs seize up with cramp. - not good. A quick massage and pat on the back and it´s onward and upward until finally we reach the Sun Gate - all downhill from here.

I was very concious in keeping my pack light and started out with 1.5 litres of water that quickly became 3; - half from Lesia and a donation courtesy of our guide. I took advantage of every opportunity to drink and drink a lot to lighten the load. I estimate I consumed over 2.5 litres throughout the trek without a pee.

Having said all this, Matchu Picchu and surrounds are absolutely breathtaking in more ways than one - I´m sure I appreciate it more from getting up close and personal with mother earth in covering one very small part of the Inca Trail.

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Photos

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Peru Rail expedition train

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Train with paneramic views

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Snow capped Andes peak

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Start of trek

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Lesia and guide

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Inca path - the easy bit

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First pit stop - so far so good.

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Pretty orchids with Inca ruins in distance.

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Inca straircases - the challenge ahead.

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Waterfall break before facing the Inca staircases.

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Inca staircases mastered.

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Sun Gate - all down hill from here

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Matchu Picchu from Sun Gate

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Matchu Picchu - end of trek.

Comments

[Matthew]

Looking good guys
Hey guys well done on the climb seems like your hiking training was put to good use, photos look great glad to see your doing well.

[where R U ronny d]

Trek Training
I don't think you can prepare for this - the altitude really starves you of the precious oxygen you need for every step. Certainly a trek for young legs.