June 22, 2022 – IMG leader Dustin Balderach reports that the team had a great tour around Cusco yesterday: “we checked out Saqsaywaman – some cool ruins over looking Cusco and the surrounding valley – as well a few other ruins up higher. A nice primer for Machu Picchu with the same amazing stone work. The tour had the added benefit of continued acclimatization as we were up around 12,500’ before dropping back down to our hotel in Cusco at 11,200’. After lunch we had the afternoon to relax, explore, and finish packing.”
Saqsaywaman ruins (Dustin Balderdach).
Where the wool comes from (Dustin Balderdach).
“This morning we are now heading out of town to the Sacred Valley and will be staying close to the Inca Trail trailhead tonight. The group is feeling good and are excited to hit the trail early tomorrow morning.â€
Inca Trail Team Overlooking Cusco (Dustin Balderach).