15.6 Machu Picchu and Salkantay Trek conclusion, an experience to savor
Jenni lands on Machu Picchu Peak with just enough energy to show off a little. Is it possible to have multi-favorites? Yes? Then this would be one of them. At the peak of Machu Picchu Mountain, we peer down into a corner of Aguas Calientes. When hiking under pressure, for example, up the sharp incline to Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes following David, a guide who holds somewhat of a record for this climb, one’s mind tends to wonder. What do we mean by this? Imagine you’re the Inca King and you have come for your annual visit to Machu Picchu. The priests are awaiting your arrival as well as the other citizens and slaves. Of course, because you are the king, the slave class is carrying you up the 1,400 feet hill. Trying to keep up with the fit group of bearers is a little guy called, for purposes of this scenario, Brutus. Brutus is trying to maintain the pace but he’s tiring and wet from both perspiration and rain. The heroes upfront are out to impress their king so ...