Inca Trail Day 1 & 2

'Nujchu'

Salvia oppositiflora - I note the local name where I could find one.

Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 22, 2007

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Cactus Flower

Corryocactus squarrosus

Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 22, 2007

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Cactus

Our four day hike started in high desert.

Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 22, 2007

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Bromeliads

Tillandsia paleacea - the first of many types of bromeliads seen on the trail.

Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 22, 2007

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Rest Stop

After an hour and a half of gradual uphill hiking, a bit of a rest and chance to adjust clothing.

Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 22, 2007

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