Machu Picchu

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January 18th 2007

Published: January 25th 2007

The morning came early, as they usually do, and we were awoken by someone pounding on next door. It was a good thing since I set our alarm an hour off. Scott had a shower that alternated between scalding hot and cold, so I elected to skip the fun. We walked to the bus station and waited as we were a little early. Scott and I were getting frustrated having to wait for a guide. When the guide showed... Read Full Entry

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Samantha & Scott Gillett

Sam Scott

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Rock quary in left of picture

Machu Picchu

First shot of day at Machu Picchu

I was just praying that the rain would stop.

Clouds over the mountains near Machu Picchu

Running boy

This boy ran down the mountain from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes following the bus. He took the trail while the bus took the switch-back road. Of course he asked for donations from the tourists. I would have been really impressed if he had run up the mountain. It is an hard hour hike straight up.

28th January 2007

Cynda
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Great pics! What is the elevation up there? It is really a beautiful site! Thanks for sharing with us. C

29th January 2007

Sam Scott
Samantha & Scott Gillett

Elevation
At Machu Picchu it is only 7,800 feet, at Cuzco it is over 11,000 feet.

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