Monday, February 28, 2011

peru: part 3

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ancient wisdom is here. listen.
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alpaca centerfold




agricultural stronghold for the incas






cuy quarters, like a lobster tank, you get to choose


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legendary pisac market

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hands of experience



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the sacred heart






best bread to ever caress your lips






like easter eggs, the tuna (prickly pear fruit) is mesmerizingly beautiful





chile heads rejoice



home sweet home...for 14 hours




heaven





sallqantay peak-20,574ft. -that's where we're headed


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looking north of the summit



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trail summit-15,253ft.



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you see this and wonder why "reality tv" exist


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i thought i knew vast from living in montana, but this is looking across the universe. then again, so is looking at your fingers.


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abandoned glacial abode and stable we commandeered for lunch. notice the veranda butting against the boulder, marking the entrance to a cave dwelling.

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carlito.
he's materializing epic meals on top of the world, out of thin air, with minimal ingredients and even less equipment. while sprinting up and down glaciers, slicing through jungles at 4 times your speed, setting up camps several times a day before you get there, and serving you hot tea in your sleeping bag at 4:30am, his mission is to give you the best experience of your life. a true saint humbles you in his presence. salud my friend.


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riehs...party of two please

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carlito's lunch entree after the sopa andea (peruvian quinoa soup). a stunning feast on this divine alpine trek. remember, we're in the middle of absolute nowhere. who makes grilled chicken with fresh vegetables, pasta salad, papas fritas and boiled eggs at 14,000ft for a quick lunch made in minutes? carlito does. that's who. it was an honor to be in his presence the entire journey!


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the mind blowing segue where glaciers meet the jungle.






machu picchu awaits...





















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