Starving, Andes.....Liz?!! Day 3 & 4 of the Salkantay Trail
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Jumping for joy at the Salkantay pass.
We left bright and early from the Salkantay lodge at 3800 meters to go to the Salkantay pass, 4650 meters or 15,200 feet, between the Humantay and Salkantay mountains.
Scenery en route to the pass.
We passed a combination of rocky dirt paths and grass with multiple switch backs. Trekking at this altitude is slow and tiring since there is far less oxygen in the air. Someone once wrote that trekking at this altitude is like doing vigorous exercise whilst breathing through a straw. You need to go slowly to avoid altitude sickness. It took us about four hours to get to the pass.
Our trekking group at the pass.
We finished the day at the next lodge and were very pleased that the day wasn't too difficult, just long. The whole trekking day was about 8 hours long (including a long lunch stop, very civilized).
We proceeded to Huaraqmachay Lodge and woke up to see this view.
Today, day 4, was downhill towards the Qollpalodge.
The trek today was down a very stony path (knees suffer) and was very dusty and filled with many horses transporting supplies.
Path to the Qollpalodge.
We ziplined for the last part. What a drop but great fun!
View from the zipline.
When we arrived at the lodge, we were introduced to Peruvian barbecue, meats and vegetables cooked in layers of hot stones, covered with layers of paper and a large plastic cover to finish.
Peruvian barbecue
Along with the Peruvian national dish, cuy or Guinea pig, the barbecued lunch was made of assorted potatoes, beans, other vegetables, avocado, lamb, pork and chicken.
Assorted meats and vegetables
The Peruvian national dish, cuy or Guinea pig. Ummmm, comparing like with like (as in pets) it's a more gamey rabbit?!
Salads, chilies and a mushroom ceviche.
Guess I didn't have to eat Liz after all.
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