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kamchin | profile | all galleries >> Peru, Aug 28 - Sep 4, 2007 >> Putukusi Mountain tree view | thumbnails | slideshow

Putukusi Mountain

Just before we caught out train heading back to Ollantaytambo, we took a short hike to Putukusi Mountain. Putukusi Mountain is the mountain opposite of Machu Picchu across the Urubamba River. Though we did not have the time to hike all the way up to the top to look at Machu Piocchu from there, we get to see a different perspective of Aquas Calientes from the trail. And, we get to climb up the rickety ladders and steep slopes just enough to feel it, and then quickly rushed back to the train station. We wished we have had more time to hike Putukusi Mountain, but we definetely have done enough hiking and were ready to head out!!!!! maybe next time .......
Putukusi Mountain trail head
Putukusi Mountain trail head
This fellow accompanied us from the trail head.  He would faithfully keep KC in sight at every turn, never leaving her behind.
This fellow accompanied us from the trail head. He would faithfully keep KC in sight at every turn, never leaving her behind.
The almost vertical ladder to Putukusi
The "almost vertical" ladder to Putukusi
Man's best friend going down the ladder on all four!
Man's best friend going down the ladder on all four!
We offered him dry biscuits before we said goodbye.  He sat and watched us until we couldn't see him anymore.
We offered him dry biscuits before we said goodbye. He sat and watched us until we couldn't see him anymore.
Charming Aguas Calientes from Putukusi trail
Charming Aguas Calientes from Putukusi trail
Natural curves!
Natural curves!