Emily Pennington
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04/28/2017
After a permit checkpoint, the trail ascends gradually during the first part of day 1.
Emily Pennington
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04/28/2017
This is the first view that greets you as you set off on your Inca Trail journey!
Emily Pennington
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04/28/2017
As sunset nears on the second day, the ruins of Sayacmarca greet visitors coming out of the clouds.
Emily Pennington
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04/28/2017
A veil of fog covers the fallen village of Phuyupatamarca.
Emily Pennington
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04/28/2017
The third day of the hike traverses a lush, high-elevation cloud forest.
Emily Pennington
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04/28/2017
Llamas rest amid the ruins of Intipata.
Emily Pennington
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04/28/2017
The towering peak of Veronica and her glacier peek through the clouds in the afternoon.
Emily Pennington
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04/28/2017
After descending a bit from the sun gate, sweeping views of Machu Picchu and her surrounding mountains grace the skyline.
Emily Pennington
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04/28/2017
Between the walls of Machu Picchu, the striking peak of Huayna Picchu can be seen.
Emily Pennington
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04/28/2017
Though crowded, Machu Picchu is breathtakingly beautiful.
Emily Pennington
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04/28/2017
After four days of hiking, get up close and personal with this view!
Emily Pennington
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04/28/2017