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Day 1:<\/span><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The adventure begins<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 a.m.:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Riiiiing, Riiiiing! Alarm goes off! Grab our stuff and off we go! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, our trekking tour, which we had been eagerly anticipating for so long, began. First, we drove for about 2 hours to Mollepata.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our group were two couples (a Colombian, a Chilean, and 2 Englishmen), and additionally, there were two Americans. In total, we were 8 people, all more or less the same age. Great team! Good start! Upon arrival in Mollepata, we had a hearty breakfast. YUMMY! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strengthened and absolutely motivated, we drove 1 hour further to Challacancha. From here, we started our first 7 km hike to Soraypampa. Around us were huge, snow-capped mountains and an Inca canal, which still transports water to the villages today. The narrow paths, the incredible views, and the light mist somehow made it all feel a bit mystical. Mystically perfect. Three hours later, we reached our first campsite, where we had lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And lunch: Oh my God! It was so delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And a good view for lunch!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Quote from our tour guide: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

"You won't lose weight on this tour.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will get some''<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How true. How true. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After lunch, we took another 3 km round trip to Humantay Lake. First, it was quite a hike uphill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This time, we were surrounded by horses, lots of greenery, and again, gigantic mountains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some were already struggling due to the altitude and slowed down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the rainy season, the sun shone all day long, so we continued in T-shirts quite quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all the effort, then: Humantay Lake. Wow. Just WOW! Take a look for yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About 2 \u00bd hours passed, and we finally reached our campsite again. Small glass domes with breathtaking views of the stars! What more could you want?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prevent the glass domes from reflecting too much, they are covered during the day.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Interior view with cover<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In the meantime, we were treated to delicious coca tea and given plenty of snacks and a mega dinner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dinner<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Finally, a few pictures from the tour:<\/p>\n\n\n\n