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A Lone Girl's Guide to the Inca Trail

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by: Chrisma Agcaoili
Who knew that trekking the Inca Trail alone with only a guide, and an entourage of 4 porters and 1 cook could be so fabulous?

Want to go? Machu Picchu Pilgrimage

I went to: Peru, Cusco, Taypikala Hotel Cusco, Sacred Valley, El Sauce, Inca Trail, Inca Trail Day 1: Huayllabamba, Inca Trail Day 2: Pacaymayo, Inca Trail Day 3: Phuyupatamarca, Machu Picchu Ruins, Lima
Traditional wear can be spotted around the streets of CuscoMassive stones at SacsayhuamanLlamas and alpacas!Ayul, leading the way to Pisac ruinsOllantaytamboRuins at OllantaytamboProgress!Smiling through the rainThe infamous Inca TrailLooking up at Dead Woman's PassWhere condors were spottedA cave-like passagewayFollowing my guide Ayul as he leads the wayLush!Where condors were spottedTrying to look for condorsCamping above the clouds = pure blissSnow-capped AndesI spy... Aguas CalientesMy entourage and I striking a funny poseOne of the many archaeological sitesWinay WaynaThe last set of stairs on the trailAt the sun gate with Machu Picchu in the backgroundAfter 4 days, I'm ecstatic to finally see Machu PicchuMachu PicchuMachu PicchuMy place of meditationYou just never know when a photog moment comesFor those who have never seen a condor, here's one

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