Day 6 – Sunday. Into the boat one last time and we headed downriver back towards civilization.
Our 48 hours in the jungle and rainforest had been incredibly informative and interesting. On our last boat trip we stopped to watch a flock of macaws. The vibrancy of colour was amazing.
Once back at the landing point we joined a bus convey back to Peublo Maldonado on that dusty track which wasn’t so dusty after the rains.
Back by air to Cusco and a chance to do a little exploring before the next phase. The streets in the centre of town are all cobblestone and the main square is very impressive. The history of Cusco stretches back thousands of years and is a major figure in the history of the Inca culture. 
We attended an Inca Trail briefing and met the young lady who will guide us for four days and nights. Her experience gives me faith we will succeed. We had a great dinner overlooking the square and wandered back to our hotel.
Here are the four slides showing our daily plans. We start at 8,727 feet and climb to 13,828 feet before descending into Machu Pichu four days later. Tomorrow will be an introduction to the sacred valley and two Inca village sites.
We’re off the grid for the next five days. Hopefully all of us enjoy this adventure. More to come.
The Bennetts On Tour 