Day 11- ´I hate Goodbyes´

Up early again, naturally. The boys decided to head to the bus station to find out about getting a bus to Lima. I decided to head up the 150 stairs to Sylwia´s hostel to let her know we made it home safetly and to pick up my stuff. She was so excited to see me, as i started to tell her about my trip. Another girl in her hostel, was ´stranded there´and we quickly exchanged experienses.

After breakfast with sylwia, i went to met the boys and told them there was a big market today. It was filled with anything you could possibly want. Some of it also most likely is stolen stuff. After walking through it, there was nothing we were interested in, so we decided to head to the San Pedro market filled with food and clothing. The boys wanted to do some gift shopping before they left.

The boys had a bus at 6, so at 5 we decided to eat at a cheap veggy restaurant before they left. I bought a box of Gato, cheap but good red wine for our last time together. The boys quickly got their stuff. Ned hailed a taxi, Ike got some more chocolate from Christo, and I started to hug each guy goodbye. It was sad that they were leaving so soon. I said to them Í hate goodbyes´as the taxi took off down the narrow cobblestone street. I have to admit, i shed a tear, as some lady was trying to sell me cheap merchandise. I didnt know what to do, so i went back to my hostel.

Sitting there, i was thankful to be back home in Cuzco and couldnt believe all the crazy stuff i went through in the last 10 days.

Here is a special thanks to all the guys who made my Salkantay Trip Amazing!!!

Ned: Thanks for pushing and encouraging each other up the 4200m mountain. If it wasnt for you, and the secret snikers bar i had in my pocket, I probably woulndt have made it.

Ike:Thanks for making me laugh with all our chocolate river jokes, your beautiful singing, and your pure kindness to always give to anyone!

Andy: You truely have a special gift to take in and appreciate your surroundings. Thanks for reminding me of that!

Doug: Thanks for the walk in the dark to open my sences to my surroundings and to realize the little things and appreciate the few seconds they may last. like riding out an amazing wave!

Lego: Thanks for your beautiful butterfly´s to guide us, to say hi, and to be my only friend when i was walking alone.

Christo from the coca shop: where it all began! Here´s to the twinkle of happiness in your eye, living the simple life, and to a plethera of chocolates!

Salud!