Honestly my dear friends, it is 11pm before my four day Inca Trail trek. So if you will forgive me, I will only briefly list the places we visited the past few days then upload pictures. I just wanted you to know that I'm alive! I'm also excited and nervous but determined for tomorrow. During our briefing meeting tonight the group seemed full of humor & good spirits. I think it will be a most excellent adventure :)
Day 2: Moray and Salt Mines of Salinas:
Moray was magnificent. Three levels of seven terraces each represent the highlands, the coastal areas, and the jungle - with soil from each area to match! At the bottom of the depression rests Pachymama (earth mother's) heart, waiting patiently for her next offering.
Salt Mines of Salinas were very striking built into the mountains. Small channels divert a very salty river into these large flat beds during the wet season. As dry season comes around, all the water evaporates and pounds of salt magically appear. Each family is granted a salt bed based on its size/number of children, and it takes about four weeks to dry out.
Day 3: Ollayantantambo (don't quote me on the spelling it's late!)
In a small town lay impressive ruins cut into the mountainside. We wandered around a Sun Temple, bathing areas, and grain storage structures all set off huge terraces. The 2 hour journey through the mountains was also gorgeous and I can't wait to hike through them tomorrow!
Bestest,
Katie
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