When I'm in nature and taking in the breathtaking views found on the Inca Trail as we hiked through the Andes mountains, thought leaves my mind and a vast opening and free flowing energy reemerges into my being.

With that in mind, I'm going to keep my thoughts to a minimum and merely allow you to take in the scenery captured in photo and video form below. Enjoy.

the stunning scenery you'll see in the Andes mountains

marking the start of the Inca Trail

Video : A coca plantation + the leaves drying - on the Inca Trail









Video Highlights: from Monkey Thievery to Spectacular Vistas on the Inca Trail in Peru





even more breathtaking when there

Fun video: Crawling up a Steep Cliff with an Amazing Vista - on the Inca Trail in Peru





face painted and high above the river below

fast moving mountain creek behind

that is a manually pulled cable car across the rapids





Video : cable car crossing rapids

nearing the end of day two's 24km hike

lots of these views

the sheer cliffs add contrast

the river bends to the contour of the mountains



fast flowing rivers and gorgeous scenery along the Inca Trail

traversing the gorge- follow the water

amazing beauty- the Andes