Machu Picchu

WOW!

Today (Monday) we traveled to Machu Picchu.  We took the very lush Hiram Bingham train from Cusco to Alta Caliente ( not certain if that is the correct name).  We were met at the rail station with champagne and pisco sours me simians and dancers.

Brunch was served on the train and then we arrived at Machu Picchu.  

Bob got to do the big hike up to the sun gate.  It was about 3,000 feet above the Machu Picchu main site.  He then toured the main area after hiking down.

Bette did the “regular” tour.  According to my Fitbit I climbed 168 flights of stairs, walked 4.25 miles and took 8,968 steps.  We learned a great deal about the Inca’s and how they lived.  

In the town of Cusco there are a great many Inca remains and they use them for the foundations of their current buildings.

We had dinner on the train ride back to Cusco.

   
    
 

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  1. Michael

    Very cool, Mom! Great pictures!

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  2. Sue Hyde

    Awesome. Looks like you are having a blast so far. And, weather looks nice too!

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  3. Looks fantastic. You must be having perfect weather, though it looks COLD!!!!!, J

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  4. Love the pictures Mom! Miss you, but so glad you are doing this trip! Love you lots!
    Jen

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