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September 23, 2016 – Another Full Day: Lamay to Ancasmarca to Hauchahusai
We began our day at the ruins of Ancasmarka..
Elaine wearing her buff early this morning
Sue at Ancasmarka
Lynn trekking today
Team on the Inca Trail
Inca granaries
Paula at the granary
Gordon on Inca trail
Team at the granary
Rob in the Andes
Hike from our lunch spot - we walked 3 1/2 hours all the way to Huacahuasi
Ascending to the pass - 13,700ft (4,200m) above sea level
Girls in the Andes
A beautiful lake came into view when we reached the pass
Rob purchased a locally woven hat from a little girl along the trail. He gave the hat to Gordon as a gift
This is the little girl who sold the hat - Paula had brought some coloring books from Cincinnati, one of them made a perfect gift for this remarkable young girl.
Sue being welcomed at our lodge after a long day
Resting at the lodge
Chuck in the dining room of the lodge
Leah is served delicious chicken soup at dinner