Machuu Pichuu Hike 3

ADVENTURE 3

On the final day at Machuu pichuu, I went alone to climb Huanya Pichuu as the rest of team is too tired . I hired a local guide to go with me.   It rained all night and I wondered if I should continue with the climb.  However the rain stopped at 6 am and I went as planned.

There were steeper steps all the way up ( I was told 500 steps)  Once again, some steps are so steep that there were chains to  the side so we can pull ourselves up. Sometimes I went onto all 4s to climb.   The climb to Huanyna Picchu is restricted to only 400 people per day. I’m one of the 400 daily !

 

 

However,  ,  the weather was too cloudy when I reached the peak . I waited 1.5 hours but we still couldn't see Machuu Pichuu , I only catch glimpses of the site L  .  I had to make my way down after that as I had to get a bath before checking out of the hotel… The way down is another challenge as it’s rocky, slippery and steep.

 

 

For me, this climb is the highlight of the trip as well. Although I didn't catch sight of MP from here, I had great satisfaction from a good climb and a test of my fitness level