Ending Altitude: 12,705 feet
Distance walked: 6 miles
Today was an amazing but tough first day, intended to acclimate the group to the altitude. Our group is pretty evenly matched and nobody had to ride a mule. (Riding a mule might be fun, though.)
Our group consists of 4 Scots, 2 Aussies, 1 German, 5 Americans, and of course our 2 Peruvian tour guides and mule handler. Ages range from late 20's to late 50's.
The views are breathtaking; words do not suffice. A sampling of pictures can be found below. The mountain pictures are the view from our lodge. ;)
Tomorrow we do a short but steep hike to a glacial lake. I plan to jump in!
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