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The Trek
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11th of July, 2016
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Peru '16
A traditional Andean home.Relaxing before lunch.Llots of Llamas!
Saturday Morning: visited by women who taught us about spinning, weaving, and dyeing wool.Stayed for the night in the backyard of one of our porter’s.Journal writing and break before lunch.Big climb!A hearty group – almost to the top.
Sunday morning: descent and thanks to porters, cooks, guides, and drivers.
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