Mystic trekking on the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
Without trying to sound too dramatic, my trip thus far had pretty much been a build up to this moment. I say this because the Inca Trail was the only thing I booked before embarking on my travels. After this the pressures and timelines disappear and I can afford to take a more flexible approach to my last few months (only 3 left!!!!). So.... after a night spent micro-managing my backpack to ensure minimal weight, Britters and I were set to go. I had set my pack to around 11.5kg whilst Britters was upset that he had to carry 5kg. We met up with our group near the SAS offices at 6am and boarded a big tour bus headed into the Sacred Valley. We had a brief stopover for breakfast and bought a few essential supplies (walking stick, chocolate and a bottle of Johnny Walker Red Label... all essential) before moving to the start of the trail. It was here that we saw our porters. These chaps maxed out at about 5ft and carried packs that dwarfed them totally. When the Inca trail was still a re...