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Campsite Night 2The campground is at 10,991 feet.Pacaymayo Valley, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0211Larry L. Jackson
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PortersThank goodness for these guys. They made the experience much less difficult to complete.Pacaymayo Valley, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0212Larry L. Jackson
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Departing Pacaymayo ValleyLeaving camp, heading back uphill to another pass.Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0214Larry L. Jackson
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Looking BackAll the tents have been packed an are on the way to the next campsite. The trail in and out are visible.Campsite Night 2, Pacaymayo Valley, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0217Larry L. Jackson
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Departing Pacaymayo ValleyWe walked in clouds most of the day.Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0218Larry L. Jackson
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Golden Cyrtochilum (Orchid)Cyrtochilum aureumInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0220Larry L. Jackson
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Golden Cyrtochilum (Orchid)Cyrtochilum aureumInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0221Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown FlowerAnother photo of these flowers that have opened.Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0222Larry L. Jackson
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Inca RuinsRunkurakay, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0224Larry L. Jackson
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Rest StopInca Ruins, Runkurakay, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0226Larry L. Jackson
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Inca RuinsRunkurakay, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0228Larry L. Jackson
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Inca RuinsRunkurakay, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0230Larry L. Jackson
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Inca RuinsCloud ViewRunkurakay, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0232Larry L. Jackson
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Bush DaisyRunkurakay, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0233Larry L. Jackson
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Inca RuinsRunkurakay, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0234Larry L. Jackson
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GrassRunkurakay, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0237Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown FlowerRunkurakay, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0238Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown BirdRunkurakay, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0244Larry L. Jackson
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Runkurakay Pass12,959 feetInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0247Larry L. Jackson
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Rufous-collared SparrowZonotrichia capensisRunkurakay Pass, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0249Larry L. Jackson
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TunnelThe trail passes through some natural tunnels.Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0252Larry L. Jackson
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Andean DeerHippocamelus bisulcusInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0255Larry L. Jackson
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ViewpointInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0257Larry L. Jackson
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LakeInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0258Larry L. Jackson
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'Zapatitos'Calceolaria aff cypripediifloraInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0262Larry L. Jackson
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Monnina speciesInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0266Larry L. Jackson
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UnknownAppears to be some sort of fruit.Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0267Larry L. Jackson
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Bomarea petraeaNo common name that I can find.Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0269Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown FlowerInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0271Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown FlowerInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0272Larry L. Jackson
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Siphonandra ellipticaInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0273Larry L. Jackson
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Senecio comosusInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0274Larry L. Jackson
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Golden Cyrtochilum (Orchid)Cyrtochilum aureum - a number of plants.Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0275Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown FlowerInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0278Larry L. Jackson
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SayaqmarkaThe trail to this Inca Ruin is on a sheer cliff and very narrow.Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0280Larry L. Jackson
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CloverTrifolium speciesSayaqmarka, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0281Larry L. Jackson
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Big RoomSayaqmarka, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0282Larry L. Jackson
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Sayaqmarka TrailThe main trail is visible, while the very narrow side trail to the ruins is at the center-right and gets very scary.Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0284Larry L. Jackson
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Inca Ruins below SayaqmarkaInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0285Larry L. Jackson
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Viola speciesSayaqmarka, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0286Larry L. Jackson
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OdonOur lead guide describing Inca culture.Sayaqmarka, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0288Larry L. Jackson
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SayaqmarkaInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0291Larry L. Jackson
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Unca Cloud ForestSayaqmarka, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0293Larry L. Jackson
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Inca Ruins below SayaqmarkaInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0294Larry L. Jackson
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Mountain Stream & BambooInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0296Larry L. Jackson
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CycadInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0299Larry L. Jackson
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Lunch StopChaquiqocha, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0301Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown FlowerChaquiqocha, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0303Larry L. Jackson
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LichensChaquiqocha, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0304Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown FlowerInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0305Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown OrchidInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0306Larry L. Jackson
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CycadInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0311Larry L. Jackson
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OrchidGomphichis plantaginifoliaInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0312Larry L. Jackson
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FungiNo idea what type this is.Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0313Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown FlowerInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0316Larry L. Jackson
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TunnelAnother natural tunnel.Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0318Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown FlowerInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0319Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown FlowerInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0323Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown FlowerInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0325Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown FlowerInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0326Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown FlowerInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0327Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown FlowerInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0329Larry L. Jackson
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Campsite Night 3This was a relatively small camping area on top of an exposed ridge.Phuyupatamarka, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 24, 20072007-05-24#0330Larry L. Jackson
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SunriseWe woke to frost on everything, 36 F at 11,800 feet.Phuyupatamarka, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0113Larry L. Jackson
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Mount Salcantay20,575 feetPhuyupatamarka, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0115Larry L. Jackson
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3rd Camp11,800 foot camp that was our last camp on the trail.Phuyupatamarka, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0116Larry L. Jackson
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Dining TentWe were well fed and taken care of on the trail.Phuyupatamarka, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0118Larry L. Jackson
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AnnOur friend and trip organizer, getting ready to leave her tent.Phuyupatamarka, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0119Larry L. Jackson
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Farewell to Porters & CooksOdon, the lead guide, thanking our porters and cooks who will pack up and go ahead of us to prepare for their next group.Phuyupatamarka, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0127Larry L. Jackson
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Group, Porters & CooksOur group of 13 and the porters and cooks.Phuyupatamarka, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0130Larry L. Jackson
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View at 11,800 feetAbove the clouds.Phuyupatamarka, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0137Larry L. Jackson
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Inca RuinsNot far downhill from our campsite.Phuyupatamarka, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0139Larry L. Jackson
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Inca Ruins FountainPhuyupatamarka, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0140Larry L. Jackson
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Inca RuinsPhuyupatamarka, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0141Larry L. Jackson
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Inca RuinsPhuyupatamarka, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0143Larry L. Jackson
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Inca RuinsPhuyupatamarka, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0144Larry L. Jackson
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Inca RuinsPhuyupatamarka, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0147Larry L. Jackson
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TerracesExtensively terraces slope barely seen through the clouds.Yunkapata or Intipata, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0145Larry L. Jackson
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'Aya Aya'Alonsoa acutifolia - or closely related.Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0152Larry L. Jackson
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BegoniaBegonia speciesInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0159Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown OrchidSeveral spikes of this small-flowered orchid.Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0161Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown OrchidInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0162Larry L. Jackson
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Monnina cacuminaNo common name that I can find.Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0165Larry L. Jackson
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TunnelAnother natural tunnel on the trail.Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0167Larry L. Jackson
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'Zapatitos'Calceolaria speciesInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0168Larry L. Jackson
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Cloud ForestInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0170Larry L. Jackson
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Ageratum conyzoidesNo common name.Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0171Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown FlowerInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0173Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown FlowerInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0178Larry L. Jackson
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WaxweedCuphea species - record photo.Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0180Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown FlowerInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0181Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown FlowerInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0183Larry L. Jackson
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'Winay Wayna' (Orchid)Epidendrum secundumInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0185Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown FlowerInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0187Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown FlowerInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0188Larry L. Jackson
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Unknown FlowerInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0191Larry L. Jackson
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'Winay Wayna' (Orchid)Epidendrum secundumInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0192Larry L. Jackson
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Agalinis lanceolataNo common name but looks a bit like a Foxglove relative.Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0193Larry L. Jackson
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'Winay Wayna' (Orchid)Epidendrum secundumInca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0195Larry L. Jackson
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Fuchsia speciesNo common name.Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 20072007-05-25#0196Larry L. Jackson