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October 21st 2008
Published: January 18th 2009
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Uca Pacha - The Snake - The Underworld At the base of the group of mountains that guard the ancient city of Machu Picchu is the small town of Aguas Calientes. The most direct way to get there from the city of Cuzco is by train. The word "direct" implies simplicity, but this is hardly the case. The area around Machu Picchu is known as the Sacred Valley - a rugged and elusive part of the Andes. I... Read Full Entry



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The Sacred ValleyThe Sacred Valley
The Sacred Valley

This looked like a good spot for lunch. Didn't see a single person
The Sun GateThe Sun Gate
The Sun Gate

Original entrance to Machu Picchu
The Inca TrailThe Inca Trail
The Inca Trail

I didn't do the Inca Trail, but I did backtrack (trespass) onto it a bit.



23rd January 2009

Wow. Those pictures are amazing. Can't imagine what it must be like to actually see it in person.

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