Saturday, April 30, 2011

Salkantay Trek Day 2

We had an amazing sleep, and woke to a hot cup of coca tea served at our tent. The campsite was beautiful and after a good breakfast and Stuart taking care of a couple of blisters we were off on Day 2.  Darwin promised that it would be easy and compared to Day 1, well, it was a walk in the park.
Only 1 Blister



 The climb out of the valley was difficult, the overnight rain made the path very slippery and dangerous in a couple of places - but very quickly we were walking along a solid dirt path, enjoying the views, the conversations with Darwin and learning much about the flora and fauna of the area. 

The path wasn't as clear as we hoped
Above the clouds
It was incredible how the environment changed in a matter of a couple of kilometers, from rocky steppe to sub-tropical climate with lush surroundings.



We arrived at our 2nd camp early and after a great lunch were able to soak our tired feet in the cold river and enjoy a few beers. 

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