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February 28th 2008

Published: February 29th 2008

At long last we bring to the world another update… but not strictly according to original plans. Some of you will be expecting this to be coming (by way of a drunken haze) from some winery or other in Chile. That was Plan A, but my how things change so quickly. Some of you will be expecting this to be coming from Scotland (and no doubt are still expecting us to visit!). That was Plan B, which wa... Read Full Entry

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Lachlan and Brigid

LabratsBreakout

Lachlan: 28 years old, born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland. Moved to the USA in April 2002 'for' Brigid, who is now my wife of almost 2 years. Sporty, goofy scientist, about to quit my job in genetics to travel the world for 10 months. Likes: food, beer, wine and feather duvets Dislikes: shopping, pain, passive aggressive VISA/immigration people Interesting fact: If anyone asks, I am not 'the brain' Brigid: yeah, ok, now 29 years old, born and raised in St. Louis, MO (USA), home of Budweiser and Cardinals baseball. Married to crazy, 'out there' Scottish guy for two happy years. Anot... full info

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MP native

Don't know what's better--MP itself or the fantastic vistas surrounding it.

Looking to the Royal Palaces past the central courtyard.

The dangerous looking agricultural terraces

There is no going after a wayward potato here!

The dangerous looking agricultural terraces

As dangerous as they look, the terraces still have perfectly placed stonework.

A downward spiral...

This is one of the perilous staircases leading from the "locals' residences" to their fields.

Moss covered windows

Passageway through the prison quarters

Nice hats!

Temple of the Sun

Possibly used for astronomical purposes. This example of the best stonework at MP was connected to the ceremonial baths.

Mountain Views

A local residence with the best view in town!

Residences

Ernst drags us up a hill

Wayna Picchu is the larger of the two hills on the backside of the town.

The ruins at the top

The steepest part of the ascent was unfortunately the last part...

The ruins at the top

...which is why I look so tired!

The Hut of the Caretaker of the Funerary Rock

A zoomed in view from Wayna Picchu to the terracing and one of the religious huts.

Mine, All Mine!

Aguas Calientes

More like raging agua! The town we now remember as, "The one with no ATM; the one we almost got stuck in."

Cuy!

The only thing you need to know about eating guinea pig is what our hotelier told us before we left..."Ohhh, you eat cuy at this time of night? Why? Is bad for stomach!" Listen to the locals...he was right! Although, our waiter did run right out to the market to get a fresh one for us and then promptly made neck cracking motions and laughing when we asked him if that's where he went!

29th February 2008

Dave
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the end of a long journey
Hi Guys, The pictures of MP are stunning, and it must of been ace watching the fog roll back to reveal the remains. A fitting end to your travels That guinea pig reminds me of Aliens 4 when a baby alien explodes out of Ripley

29th February 2008

Amber Hartleroad
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Poor guinea pig! :( Hope to see you guys soon!

1st March 2008

Carole
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What a fantastic journey!
Hey guys, So sorry to hear of your sad news, I'm really pleased that you were able to make it to both funerals despite the difficulties you endured. I have loved reading your tales of your adventures and it's been fantastic to see all your photos. Dave is right in saying the last ones from MP are absolutely stunning. It's somewhere I've always fancied going and you really have inspired me to try and do something about achieving my own travel goals! Really looking forward to a proper catch up chat sometime in the not to distant future. It's dawned on me that I have no idea what your plans were for your return.....

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