For Monday July 9th

 Our gang is boarding a train back to Cusco. The family hiked in for days (7days) and took a 1/2 day train ride back to Cusco.

 Lined up and ready to board. Frank has been looking tired in some of these pictures.
It looks as if they have all their possessions with them. I wonder if any casual tourist asked about their trip, "I survived the Trek to Machu Picchu". " Did you learn anything?"  "Yes check first to see if there is a rail line there."

 Coming down the aisle. A witch doctor? ("A crazy guy in a mask")

Back in civilization. I am sure they had camp fires at night. Looks like Paddy has at least 3 plates of the same thing. It all looks like the comforts of a fine hotel.

Kelsey crashing when she can. They should be home in Virginia by Sunday pm. Maybe planning their next adventure: Milford Trail in New Zealand, Trekking in Nepal, There are some good city to city walks along the coast in Italy, (Cinque Terre Walk)
Switzerland has overnight to overnight walks, Spain has the religious walk, Camino de Santiago. 
"I am always looking out for blogging material.".....jim
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"Hi Dad

We are heading back to Cusco.  It's 2,000 ft above Machu Picchu, but we know there will be a hot shower.  It's a strange feeling when you're up so high it's hard to take a deep breath.  Even when I'm standing still my heart is beating very fast.  These Inca people are so fit. We tried to sleep on the train but this crazy guy in a mask kept running up and down the aisle and music was blaring. Jeanni "