Inca Trail

Because I thought it was the only possible way to go, I walked this trail with a commercial outfitter who provided a guide, cooks and porters. This was relatively luxurious. A licensed guide is required by law and I did see one couple with a guide, each carrying their own supplies, food, etc. The trail is overcrowded so the presence of our crew did not detract further from the experience. The relatively large number of photos is testament to the beauty of the trail, and the interesting ruins along it. We spent three nights on the trail arriving at Machu Picchu early on the morning of the fourth day. (I have not posted my photos from Machu Picchu itself.) We started walking from Km. 82 of the railroad that runs through the Urubamba Valley between Cuzco and Aguas Caliente.

Kilometer 82