Just another walk in the park (day 1 written after we finished)

Up early ,i ventured into the village square to buy some cheap things in order to break some 100 soles notes. Came back with peanut butter cups , some drink holders and of course , peanut butter cups.

I am feeling well so demolished some ham and scrambled egg rolls. Then into our ride to our starting point. Passports checked we had our starting photos, croosed a bridge and were on our way. With the help of Garmin i can confirm a 11.10km walk through some stunning scenery. We got started at 937. Our support crew had left earlier and when we arrived at lunch they had set up a big tent with dining table, cloth and knives and forks. Then we got fed. 2 courses ofsoup with a main of trout and vegies. I didnt want fish so ended up with avocado instead. Doh. This surely cannot be camping. Well fed we walked on until our nights accom of 2 man tent overlooking an amazing valley awaited. Pity the one toilet/ hole in the ground wasnt up to this standard. I had used a hole in the ground earlier and sqatting wearing undies, tights and pants while not transferring your stomachs contents into your pants is quite a feat.

Another amazing meal after we had met with our porters and chefs, a game of cards with the group and it was off for our first tent sleep.