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The Grand Finale: Macchu Picchu

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May 17th 2007
Published: May 17th 2007
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So there I was, in the midst of the Peruvian jungle, staring in awe at the ancient Inca city of Macchu Picchu, one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. I had already seen so many pictures of it in advertisements and so I was worried that finally seeing it in person would be "underwhelming." While that turned out to be true at first, that feeling only lasted a few seconds and then my eye... Read Full Entry



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Bernie D
Bernie D
After trips to Latin America in 2007 and 2009, I just had to come back. So, for one last hurrah before I start my internship in Denver, I´m ready for another adventure. ... full info
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"Jumping for Joy" on the train tracks to Aguas Calientes"Jumping for Joy" on the train tracks to Aguas Calientes
"Jumping for Joy" on the train tracks to Aguas Calientes
"The landslide brought you down""The landslide brought you down"
"The landslide brought you down"
Even when you're hiking you face roadblocks in Peru!!!
Relaxing in a restaurant in Aguas CalientesRelaxing in a restaurant in Aguas Calientes
Relaxing in a restaurant in Aguas Calientes
That's our guide on the left in the back
Macchu Picchu just before sunriseMacchu Picchu just before sunrise
Macchu Picchu just before sunrise
There it is! Awww...
Agricultural TerracesAgricultural Terraces
Agricultural Terraces
Main courtyard of Macchu PicchuMain courtyard of Macchu Picchu
Main courtyard of Macchu Picchu
A llama strictly there for the touristsA llama strictly there for the tourists
A llama strictly there for the tourists
View of the city atop Wayna PicchuView of the city atop Wayna Picchu
View of the city atop Wayna Picchu
Breathtaking
Enjoying the viewEnjoying the view
Enjoying the view
Admiring Macchu Picchu one last timeAdmiring Macchu Picchu one last time
Admiring Macchu Picchu one last time
At the airport in Lima at midnight, ready to head to PhiladelphiaAt the airport in Lima at midnight, ready to head to Philadelphia
At the airport in Lima at midnight, ready to head to Philadelphia
I realized that in the entire four months I was traveling I never once took a picture with my pack on. Here was my last chance. It was especially heavy this time because of the novels I had bought a few hours earlier (about 27kg, or 59 pounds). It was over the weight limit, but I put on my (non-existent) charm and they let me through.
Home!Home!
Home!
With my mom, enjoying a hard-earned Yuengling, my favorite beer. Its amazing taste was only second to the beer I had after I turned in my college thesis.



24th May 2007

Mike
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You climbed up wayna picchu in 25 mins???
Respect!! Those mountains at salkantay are stunning mate. I will have to share some of mine from the Lares trail. cheers

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