The Inca Trail

We follow the Lost Girls again as they decide to hike the 26 mile, 4 day hike along the Inca Trail. With a large pack, large group, and porters that carry about sixty pounds of tents and supplies for the group, they finally start their journey.
1st Day
The Lost Girls start their journey and go across the Urubumba river that runs through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. On their way they see piles of coca leaves and corn along the sacred path. Why? This is pago, or offerings to Mother Earth and this is supposed to help keep balance with the spirits, nature, neighbors, and yourself. After a long hike and strenuous hike (though the guide, Ruben, says it's an easy day)the group finally gets to their first stop, Wayllabamba, which means "grassy plain." This small village is like farm and has many people selling interesting foods at booths, from snickers to Chicha which is a potent corn-brewed alcohol, fermented with saliva. Finally, the Lost Girls settle for the night snuggled near each other, bundled in warm clothes.












Day 2
The Lost Girls are beginning the next leg of their journey.  They are hiking for eight hours, to the highest point of 14000 feet to Warmiwanusca, "Dead Woman's Pass."


Day 3
Today the three Lost Girls and their friends hike 5000 feet below Dead Woman's Pass. They have a tipping ceremony which is when they tip the porters. And the Lost Girls are touched to see the happiness of each porter as they get something as simple as unwashed clothing or antibiotic ointment. They make camp again and get some rest to finish their long journey

Day 4
The last leg of the journey, Machu Pichu. Machu Pichu is framed by a sun gate, or Intipunku. The Incas were great architects and on two days of the year the sun was perfectly aligned to flood the gate's opening with a solid beam of light. The Lost girls have finally finished their long journey and take a last glance at the amazing architecture of Machu Pichu.