Having had 48 hours to reflect I thought it would be interesting to show where we were and what we did.
For the four days we did between 26,800 and 35,238 steps per day. That’s from one of the trekkers fit bit so could be substantially different for the rest of us. Given the wobbly legs, I feel like my numbers were WAY higher but who knows
The distance covered was 38.74 kilometres. We had our heart rate measured mid hike and Mo and I were in the upper 90’s and our hemoglobin count was between 82 (Mark – marginal low end and 89 (Mo – excellent high end). The oxygen level was anywhere between 20 and 40% lower than at sea level
The elevation profile shown below is slightly different than the sign posts and guide comments. Our highest point was 4,215 metres/13,829 feet (thank goodness for Diamox- altitude medicine).
And finally, an overview of the route across the Andes from the start of the trail at Km 82 to Machu Picchu.
PS – we’re moving to a bungalow. No more stairs!
The Bennetts On Tour 