Matchu Picchu


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April 25th 2013
Published: May 1st 2013
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Best intentions of getting up early to catch the first sun rays on Matchu Picchu did not eventuate; the body was not responding after the prior days trek. The legs were surprisingly good when I finally got going. Attached photos describe the day in which the weather continued to behave.


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Sun Gate above Match Picchu .
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Huayna mountain behind Matchu Picchu
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Hearty soles who climbed Huayna ; 360 metres above Match Picchu .
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Observatory (windows for winter and summer solstice) with Sun Gate in distance.
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Matchu Picchu water reticulation system.
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Observatory and signal hut.
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Agricultural terraces .
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King of the resident herd of alpackas .
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Matchu Picchu with Huayna in background .
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Matchu Picchu main square .


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