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Machu Picchu: King & Team Hike to Ollantaytambo

August 2, 2016

Posted by: Mike King

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar

Today the group toured the Urubamba River Valley that was and continues to be a fertile farming area for the local people of Cusco. With large varieties of corn and potatoes being grown, we could see terraces that the Inca used reaching well above 12,000 ft. We had several stops on our way to Ollantaytambo, a wonderful Incan site featuring farming terraces, ceremonial stone work and intact buildings used for storing food. Our impromptu stop to sample chicha, a fermented corn drink that locals enjoy while playing a fun coin toss style yard game also yielded two cute puppies sleeping by a fire and a guinea pig farm. Cuy, or guinea pig, is a common form of protein consumed by locals and tourists alike. We wrapped the day finalizing our packs for an early departure. Tomorrow morning we begin our Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu, the entire group is excited to leave Cusco. RMI Guide Mike King

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Comments (7)

Not there yet?? Steve, I thought you’d have run all the way up on the first day ;P Sounds like you are having lots of fun on the way!! Hope the weather holds out for you all and you have enjoyable travels back down.

Posted by: Audrey on 8/8/2016 at 7:43 am

Sounds exciting, wish we were young enough to join your excursions.

Posted by: Uncle John Aunt Jan on 8/3/2016 at 7:26 pm

Feliz Cumpleanos Judyou!

Sending lots of hugs and love!

Grandpa and Babushka!

Posted by: Carl and Cindy on 8/3/2016 at 1:46 pm

steve pls come back the office has descended into chaos so much destruction the food is gone and there’s only diet dp left pls we need you

Just kidding, everything’s (moderately) cool, have a great trip!

Posted by: Team Octane on 8/3/2016 at 11:34 am

Be safe Fox family! Happy Birthday Judy! What a way to spend you special day!!! :)

Posted by: Audrey on 8/3/2016 at 11:03 am