O M GGGGG. What an amazing experience! We have been wined and dined (minus the wine, add Coca tea.) we arrived at our camp the first night to "happy hour" of Coca Tea with among other things has medicinal properties the help altitude sickness, pastries and a bowl full of warm water to wash our faces. Our crew consisted of Paul our head guy who speaks fabulous English and is a wizard of all things Peruvian. A walking encyclopedia. There was a Chef and horseman and...

Ah where to begin. This trek has been amazing. After our first night out, we woke up ready for our summit day. We slept at 13,000 feet and were we're headed for the Ipu pass that was at 15,000 feet. Before we left camp, we toured a local woman's house. Made out of stones and mud, to say it was modest would be an understatement. It had a dirt floor, a small fire and the walls were covered with soot. The small bed was made out of wood and the mattress consisted of ...