The Salkantay Trek

Early start and off to Soraypampa. Argentinian guys- combined arguing with taxi driver. 20 minute walk to 1st campsite. Decide 20 mins doesn't count as a full day hiking. Push on. Decent peg up through pass. Abra salkantay -4600m. Ney air. Clouds close in. Long walk to 1st campsite. Ash not complaining about weight if bag once- legend! Cooking in the dark. Ailsa wanting to eat raw pasta. Scranzilla. Decent kip. Beautiful sunrise. Ailsa still asleep- no surprises there! Downhill for the day-yes. Beauty through a valley. Slight negative flies and horse shit. Decent peg. Glad ash insisted on peanut butter. Sore feet. Ailsa not complaining..... Nurse ash and compedes to the rescue. Awesome spot for 2nd night. Dinner and amazing coffee from host. Fireflies. Pipe. Hot night. Sweaty tent....yay. Early start. More coffee. More walking. Ailsa living life. Minor cheats......taxxxxiiii! Hydroelectrica to aguas calientes. Awesome walk alongside railway. Slightly under appreciated by 2 weary souls. Arrive. Stinky feet....blissful shower. Pizza. Annoying Ozzy couple. Bloody Machu Picchu website. Sleep. Steps to Machu Picchu. Finishing the walk properly. Machu Picchu......wow. 2hours of selfies. Back down. Burger and beers. Train.....what £100?? Oh well. Ollantaytambo bound.....Read more