Machu Picchu

Day 136, Nov 15, 2013

 

Was picked-up at the Hostel by Minivan and made the 1.5 hr ride to Ollantytambo where the train takes you to Machu Picchu Pueblo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day137, Nov 16, 2013

 

Did getup at 4:30 am to make the first bus up to Machu Picchu and I was there at 5:45 am and just in time for the entrance gates to open, my first shot of the sunrise. Plus a story to follow.

 

 

 

Huayna Picchu.

 

Had a 2 hr tour and then hiked to the Inca bridge, walked a bit more around and decided to walk the Inca trail back to the Pueblo. Wanted to do this so that I could experience this also. There are some 1772 steps and it's a 2.000 ft descend to the bottom. Afterwards my feet and legs were hurting quite a lot so I fond a nice spot to sit down for a while and that seems to be good for now. Machu Picchu is a magical place to visit and experience, it's remoteness and the Inca history make this something I won't forget and worth every penny.

 

The Valley view

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finished the day by getting back on the train and then Minivan back to Cusco.

 

Me at Machu Picchu.

 

 

 

 

And of course the famous Machu Picchu.