The Inca Trail was a long hike but it was worth it! It took 4 days to hike the whole thing. Luckily I had a lot of water and food in my backpack I brought. Next time, if I go again, I'll put less in my bag. The first day hiking the Inca Trail was really fun! I did fall a few times, however, and I had some bruises the next 3 days, which was not fun. Anyway, I guess this hike is pretty popular in Peru because there were 499 other people there! They only let 500 people go at a time because if they had more, there would need to be more space. It was crowded and I couldn't really see what was ahead of me. Other than all of that, I enjoyed it! The next few days were pretty much the same as the first. I was so tired after that!
After a days rest from the hike, I went to the Inta Raymi Festival of the Sun! Apparently, in the 1500s, when it was first introduced, people fasted for days before the festival. Anyway, today it is the second largest festival in South America! It was fun to see and it was a great experience! I'm glad I took this opportunity when I could! I saw the street fair, which included a sculpture of the Sun God, the reason for the Inta Raymi Festival of the Sun! I also saw the daytime exposition, and people dancing to music around the "Sun God". The day I went was June 24, which is the actual day of Inta Raymi.
I spent my last day in Peru at the Islas Uros. The Islas Uros had floating islands that created itself. These floating islands were surprisingly not manmade. These islands were actually grew in the shallows of the lake right by these floating islands. It was so interesting to see. It was a fun trip and I want to go again!
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