Trek to Machu Picchu: Veronica's Spell

August 9, 2012 Kylie Fuentes

About half way through our trek to Machu Picchu, way off the beaten track, our tour guide announces that he's going to introduce us to the love of his life. Veronica. Apparently, she is so impressive that he thinks we'll be love struck too. Well he wasn't wrong.

Veronica is the queen of all mountains. The second highest mountain peak in the Sacred Valley (yes, the bigger one is named after a man), she stands out like a beacon. She seems to hover everywhere, and she makes you feel small and really, really humble.

When you look at Veronica (from any angle), you really understand why the Inca people worshipped her. I'm converted.