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Inca Trail Day 3
© 2002 George Wang
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Leaving our Pacamayo camp in the distance as we begin the ascent over the 2nd pass |
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Part way up we encounter the Inca ruin called Runcu Raccay. Re-discovered by Hiram Bingham back in 1911 who thought it to be a fortress. 30 yrs later Dr Paul Fejos explored it in more detail and delared it a resting place for travellers
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Can't escape the mist on the trail
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Another view of Runcu Raccay from higher up
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Runcu Raccay pass, 3850m/12,631ft
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Over the pass and now heading towards the ruins at Sayac Marca
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Sayac Marca, rediscovered by Hiram Bingham, is built on a fork in the Inca Trail. Believed to be built after the classical period of Inca construction in the 2nd half of the 15th century. Bingham thought it to be a fortified outpost of Machu Picchu; its purpose eludes conclusion.
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A misty morning
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Erika giving us a history lesson on the ruins
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