Mountains to valleys and back

I can't speak to Machu Picchu yet as that is tomorrow but the Salkantay trek to Aguas Calientes was varied and covered a beautiful landscape.

The two first days were the most difficult because they were at high elevation but also wonderful mountain scenery. We hiked to a blue-green lagoon on the first day. Then we crossed the Salkantay pass at 15,000 feet where it started snowing.

From there, the next two days were a gradual descent into the cloud forest with a final destination of Aguas Calientes, via a welcome stop at some hot springs to ease our aching muscles.