Before dawn, we were on the bus to Ollantytambo for breakfast before continuing on to Km 82, the starting point for the Inca Trail trek. Here we packed in our rented sleeping bags and pads, loaded up on sunscreen and bug spray and took our first family photo under the starting sign of the trail.
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| The group, smiling and happy on Day 1! |
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| Hiking along the Rio Urubumba |
Our guides were Manuel (Manny) and Pepi (Pepito), our chef was Benedicto and another 17 porters (chastkis) made up our traveling family for the 4 days on the trail. The first day was easy and hot as we walked along the river and past Inca ruins at the Llactapata and Wayllabamba sites.
Soon we stopped at lovely lunch spot where the chef and porters were waiting for us with soup, potatoes and tea. The food on the trail is amazing! They set up a tent and served us fresh and delicious food every time.
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| Mark protecting our packs from stray sheep |
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| Lunch time! |
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| Karen is not a fan of the Chichi homebrewed beer |
By now, we were also starting to get to know our other trekkers who included a group of girls from DC, a couple from Florida, two from the Bay Area, a Kiwi couple living in Australia, an Aussie, a British couple and us. Everyone was very nice and excited to be on the trail. We eventually made it up to our first camp spot where most people celebrated with Cusquenes, the local beer before dinner. As Day 2 would be our most difficult, we all went to sleep by 830.
Soon we stopped at lovely lunch spot where the chef and porters were waiting for us with soup, potatoes and tea. The food on the trail is amazing! They set up a tent and served us fresh and delicious food every time.
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