*Below are some pics from the ride between Pisco and Cuzco.* I'll try to start putting these on fb.
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Day 68
I'm at a hostel in Cuzco near Plaza de San Francisco. On Wednesday morning, I'm going to attempt to run the inca trail up to Machu Picchu, about 50k or 30 miles. The altitude is going to be a factor and there are some other hurdles as well. Namely, the inca trail is monitored by the peruvian government and they have implemented rules and regs that have led to 6-month long queues to do the traditional 3 or 4 day camping hike up to Machu Picchu. I have checked with tons of travel agencies and guides about finding someone to run the trail with me in a single day - no porters, no tents, much less impact on the trail (and less expense for the travel co)- but to no avail.
I've decided to take a bus to the nearest village from the trailhead, spend the night there tomorrow night, and try to hit the trail at 3 or 4 am, and hopefully make it past the guards and control points. Yes, this is a long shot.
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| My trail running fuel. Too much junk, I know. |
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Pisco to Cuzco
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| A little random violence, likely canine. |
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| (a) full speed ahead (b) turn around (c) talk to the cotton farmers |
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| My best impression of WinDoze. |
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| Some aussies and europeans racing moto taxis for charity from Cuzco to Piura, Peru. |
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| Camping near Ocros, Peru. |
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| My first river crossing with the bike. The road was washed out. |
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| The chickens go first. |
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| Easy. |
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| In the clouds. |
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| I think the police offices in Kishuara shot this. |
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| I stayed the night at the police station, on purpose. |
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| Congressional candidate. He's the little man standing behind Keiko in pictures all over Peru. |
