Mary Roberts, Successful Spaces, asked Carry Out Kindness to share her story about her trip to Machu Picchu. Here are Mary's words. "I received help from many people to successfully hike the Inca Trail in Peru in September, 2011. Our cook, Bernardo, prepared a sugar and flour free diet for me during the four-day climb. While my fellow trekkers had granola bars for a snack, I ate dried sweet potatoes. I was the only trekker who stayed healthy on the trail. My diet certainly contributed to my wellness.
Harry, our leader and guide, gave me pointers on the safest and most efficient way to hike the trail. I tended to walk on the right near the cliff camouflaged by vegetation. Every day Harry told me to move to the left. His act of kindness probably saved my life.
Our Adventures Within Reach porters carried our gear, pitched our tents and set out basins of warm water for washing every morning and evening. Here I am in a photo with Bernardo and two young porters who, after setting up our camp, came down the trail to carry our day packs along the final stretch. Their many acts of kindness helped me complete the 50 kilometer trail and reach Machu Picchu, our destination. Here I am with Bernardo and two young porters at our highest elevation of 13,680 feet. Carry Out Kindness in the Peruvian Andes!"
Eliminating unnecessary challenges for the travelers, the guides, cook and porters, generously shared their expertise with unwavering friendliness and diligence bringing Mary's trek to a successful and fulfilling completion. It shows that compassionate team work creates interconnectedness between cultures. These men are kind ambassadors for their country.
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