Then we set off for the next uphill challenge (see right). We rested shortly at a small ruin and continued towards the second pass that was preceded by two small lakes. A number of carriers rested on top of the hill. It almost seemed as if there were more carriers than tourists on the trail. Now we lost height again, passing a swampy lake, and then reaching an awesome ruin. It was strategically placed on a ridge with a grandiose valley of cloud forrest below. The half-pipe leading water to the ruin was a work of art by itself. After having enjoyed this site for just a little to short time, we continued down the valley to the next resting-place where we cooked a descent meal of pasta. The sun was burning in the afternoon and we decided to go on. This part of the trail was definitely the most enjoyable. A perfectly constructed Inca road, including a tunnel through the mountain and vast cloud forests, occasionally on both sides while walking on a ridge, really made an impression. The sun was clearly on its way down when we reached the last pass of the trail.
