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October 25th 2005

Published: November 20th 2005

Cusco On 19th October, I had just over a week to go in South America. I have to get to Santiago on the 29th, but still not been to Peru. I hadn't expected to spend so much time in Bolivia, but have no regrets. However, I did want to go and see the Inca capital of Cusco and the "Lost City" of Machu Picchu. I took the bus up from Copacabana. After a slightly farcical border crossing (it would have ... Read Full Entry

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Machu Picchu

"Classic" view from Watchman's Cottage. In another light. Just think, if the Spanish had discovered this place, there'd now be a lovely church here....

Machu Picchu

View from path up to Sun Gate

The Rainbow

One of the Incas' holy things. Others included: Thunder/Lightening, Llama, Condor, Puma, Snake, Sun, Moon.

Machu Picchu

"Classic" view from Watchman's Cottage. In another light.

Machu Picchu

Atop this outcrop is the "Sun dial". Note how it's all built into the existing rock.

The "Sun Dial"

One theory is that it's an abstract version of Wayana Picchu behind.

The "Sun Dial"

Machu Picchu

View of site, almost empty of people at the end of a long, memorable day.

26th March 2007

Matt/Jim
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Peru pleasure
hey mate. I missed you by about 5 months back then. Glad you enjoyed the Inca ruins. Yes indeed, what a differance in prices especially if you are coming in from Bolivia too. Great photos, great blogs my firend. Keep them up if you can.

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