Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Trek Starts Tomorrow!

Hi everyone.  Tomorrow I go off the grid for 4 days! So no blog updates.  I will have a super duper blog update as soon as I can.  Today was another day in Cusco.  I was definitely feeling the elevation effects yesterday and this morning. Also no sleep last night.  But I am feeling better, and also got some elevation meds that either helped, or were psychologically helpful.  There was a big traditional dance competition going on in the main Plaza de Armas with school kids.  Was pretty cool and impressive.  They were all dressed in bright colorful outfits.  I will post a couple pics.  Found a nice cafe for a light lunch (ham and cheese sandwich and a coca cola).  Bought a couple last minute items.  Had our orientation for the trip with our guide Mike who seems cool and excited for the journey.  Tomorrow the trek starts at 5:30 am with an hour and a half bus ride, then breakfast, then another hour ride, and then the hiking begins.  I am excited, with a few nerves, but all will be good.

I will post a few more pictures below, and I will catch you all in 4 days!  

                 Poisonous Red Frog.  About the size of a thumbnail. 

             Walking Sticks.....I invaded their privacy!
Rain in the distance on the Amazon River.  We missed it!

My room at the Explorarama Lodge. Netting worked great.

The masks were a little creepy!

More dancers having a good time. 

Plaza del Armas with mountains overlooking.  The Cusco flag is very similar to the Pride flag, with one extra color. 

Ok - of to bed for hopefully a good nights sleep!  

JB

2 comments:

kee said...

Very cool Jeff. Looks like the trip of a life time so looking forward to your next post.

Unknown said...

Great pics, Jeff! Nice to represent with the Cuse hat!