Machu Picchu

Building Detail, Machu Picchu

Detail on Huayna Picchu



Gasp!

Chico Morales

Surrounding Scenery

 

 

This was a bucket-list destination, and one that I've wanted to visit since I was a child. I saw Machu Picchu featured in a film, Secret of the Incas, and was smitten. It's only taken 50 years to get here.

The trip involved catching a train from just outside Cusco and travelling for about 3 hours to Agua Calientes. Then into a bus and up a zillion hair-pin bends to the entrance. We decided to ditch the guide and do it on our own, which was a wise move. Sadly, we only had about 3 hours there, and didn't have time to get up to the sun gate. Next time?

Did it live up to expectaions? YES!!!!!!

 

Sun Gate

 

 

                                                                                               
                                                                                    Cliche (but cute)