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| Homeboy working the camera atop Machu Picchu |
After 4 days of trekking 30 miles of mountains and rivers, 3 nights in authentic crime-scene hotels and 143 bug bites later we arrived at our destination, Machu Picchu. And it sure was worth it! No not because we were at one of the seven wonders of the world or 8,000 ft above sea-level; nope...it was because atop the beautiful mountains of Machu Picchu I found this treasure of a man? man. His name was Guadalupe, no I didn't ask...but can you honestly look at him and say his name is anything other than Guadalupe? Didn't think so.
What instantly drew me to Lupe (what I called Guadalupe for short) was his use of unnecessary accessories, such a hot look right now! Only Lupe would make the bold statement of wearing a scarf when its 80-degrees out. Brilliant! But Lupe didn't stop there, oh no. He pushed the limits even further among these ruins by wearing a brown leather fedora with a white Alpaca subtly placed on the front. Who thinks it's made with real Alpaca hair? I do! Lupe was really channeling his inner Indiana Jones among these ruins, so fitting. Lupe really brought the modern world to the Ancient City. Not only did Lupe have an influence on me...but 3 days later I spotted his exact hat on several tourists in Peru! Only Lupe could have this kind of International fashion influence and I tip my hat to you Lupe, my leather Alpaca hat.
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