Ricky & Charita: Inca Trail Rock Stars

The best part about the Inca Trail is that I was fortunate enough to share it with my cousins Charita and Ricky. They aren't much for hiking, and had never even been camping before, but they rocked the hell out of that trail. Their sheer determination was humbling and I have a tremendous amount of respect for both of them. In total we spent two weeks together in Peru, first exploring Pisac in the Sacred Valley and the city of Cusco, then the Inca Trail and finally Lima with another cousin Timmy, his Peruvian wife Rocio and her amazing family. After so many months alone I was so happy to be with family. We laughed a lot, ate a lot, and walked a lot. I love them dearly and have assured them that having witnessed their triumph on the Inca Trail, I will vouch for their heroics to all our extended family for many years to come. Here we are at the top of Dead Woman's Pass, delighted and dizzy.