Sometimes by having high expectations, I’m setting myself up to be disappointed. With Machu Picchu, I not only had high expectations but the site exceeded those!
Waking up early – 3:20am – with light rain falling, we walked to where we would wait an hour to hike 3.5 miles to the Sun Gate, our entrance to Machu Picchu. In line with about 200 other trekkers, the rain stopped, I ate my somewhat meager breakfast, and everyone exhibited a strong sense of excitement.
Soon, the line moved and the hike began. This day’s hike was relatively easy, with a surprise of a few ruins to see along the way.
Then, there it was! MACHU PICCHU! While waiting to take our classic photos, with tears of awe rolling down my cheeks, we witnessed the clouds slowly lifting, treating us to the majesty of these phenomenal ruins. BEAUTIFUL! AMAZING! INSPIRING!
Classic photo taken just as the clouds lifted
Greeting us: llamas!
Our Inca Trail lead guide, Leo, with his “bible” telling us the story of Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu!!!
A chinchilla chilling in the ruins
Hi Lisa
What great fotos from this mayestetic place! Yes, you are right, this is really something very special. I am happy for you, you just did it. And you looks sameimpressed like by the miss liberty crown tour….
My best regards, from me, Peter from Switzerland
Peter, thanks so much! Machu Picchu is most definitely majestic, maybe even a bit more magnificent than the Liberty Crown Tour. 😃
Machu Picchu – and Peru – perhaps your next big trip!
All my best,
Lisa from California
Yes Lisa, no question about that.
The only region how can be compared for me, is the Himalayan region. For me similar breathtaking and overwhelming, even I don’t know Machu Picchu. The cultural background and the simple imposing presence of the hight.
All my best wishes
Peter from Switzerland
The Himalayans look amazing! What an accomplishment to do Everett Base Camp!
I agree – learning about the culture along with amazing scenery make wonderful adventures.