PERU...Machu Picchu...entering the eyes of the cat

The sunrise view of MP
I am surprised you did not have MP to yourselves at sunrise Ake. The buses start at 5.30 am to go up and last down is 4 pm. Even so am surprised the site was busy at sunrise. Maybe you traveled peak times which is the dry season from April to September, July/August the busiest. We were February this year, among the clouds in the morning, clouds lifting and relatively clear throughout the day. We returned by ourselves after lunch and enjoyed the ambience with just a handful of people on the site in very light sporadic rain. I was surprised most of my pics show either none or very few people so I reckon we were very lucky. As the saying goes..."There's always next time"...but is there really?

Machu Picchu
Nice to hear from you Hem. It is said Machu Picchu is the most visited site in South America. The number of visitors per day is supposedly limited yet buses every 5 minutes one expects a mingling throng. Fortunately the site is much larger than I expected and the time of year, the weather and our usual nine lives of a cat allowed us to sit or wander as if we were alone in this sacred place in the sky. We heard the previous day was clouded in so we were lucky.

Gorgeous!
Thanks Katherine. Strikes, landslides, bandits, whatever the reason...must have been disappointing to be denied the Inca Trail. But at least you climbed Huayna Picchu!

Llamas rule!
I am delighted Dangerous One that my blog brought back so many pleasant memories of when MJ and you were there. And you weren't even dangerous then! It still blows us away that if we hadn't done our blues cruising together we may never have made it there.

That train has truly become luxury!
When the train guards turn a train ride into Peru's Next Top Model 'tis hard not to enjoy the vibe. Vistadome every time. Reckon you'd look mighty fine in the latest alpaca number Ralf. Could snuggle up with some pretty hot cats to enjoy the sunrise when next you stop by!

Machu Picchu
Thank you Alan. I don't normally put so many pics with a blog but I took so many and so many came out well...it was...the cat said I had to do it! Don't worry I've left heaps of pics for you! And every time would be different...whiskers of clouds...shards of light. I hope you can hear MP calling you. I can!

I wish to be there...
I can picture the little mouse with the biggest smile Katka, proclaiming "I imagined I was here and now I am here." I also look forward to that moment. Where there is a will there is a way I say. May your little mouse soar with the condors and dance with whiskers of clouds at this sacred place in the sky. But better watch out for the cats!

Amazing pictures of an amazing place
Thanks Ezra. Twas like I hadn't seen pictures before when we were there except that iconic shot overlooking the whole site. That the pics made you almost feel you were there makes the preparation of the blog worthwhile, so thanks for that.

Happy memories
'Tis the pleasure of blogging Rachael...reliving experiences, tastes and chuckles. And when 'tis a magic place like Machu Picchu...aaah! Enjoy your memories!

Poetry
Sometimes Lynne I reach a place and want to sing. Fortunately at Machu Picchu I was silent. 'Tis such a place that silent awe is more appropriate. How does one convey such a place to others? If poetry be how you hear me...right on! Thanks for commenting.

Pinch me
And I can see your smiling face embracing Peruvian moments Harold. Hope your Canadian convalescence continues to bring you peace and some joy.

Silent awe
'Tis nothing better than being able to transport oneself or others to being there again. Loved your walk in Jo. I can picture your smile when you caught that first panorama of MP when it opens up for you. Priceless.