cross section of Inka Trail- shows the altitude highest on 2nd day ascending to 4218masl at Warmiwanusqa Pass or "Dead Woman's Pass" !!
the summary: 4 days in the park..
Day 1: 10am - 6pm ...9km EASY stroll - excitement,enthusiasm,anxiety
Day 2 : 7am - 6pm ... 12km TOUGH (alt reach 4218masl) - endurance,tolerance,patience
Day 3: 8am - 6pm.. 7km TOUGH on knees,stony paths - downhill - feelings of relief aft highest pt.,exhausted
Day 4: 3am - 10am .. 7km EASY walk but pitch dark! R'ber bring LED torchlights! - feeling very anxious to reach the Citadel..
Day 5: ... 10am - FINALLY REACHED MACHU PICCHU, at 9am climbed the steepest stone steps to Inti Punku or the Sun Gate. AMAZING view of Machu Picchu in the distance (another 1 hr walk) - feelings of achievement, disbelief, inspiring ...just WOW !!!
Total trek : 35km over 4 days
at the base camp, Chilca.
selling oranges at Chilca 
follow the tracks along banks of Urubamba River.
first checkpoint...stamp your passports!
Getting ready, girls...
..."All in the Family"
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