After several hard days trekking we arrive upon Machu Picchu, well that is we catch a bus, then a train and finally another bus again before arriving at Macchu Picchu. For those that are curious, from Cusco there are lots of different treks you can do, most finishing up at Machu Picchu, kinda. As far as I can tell there is only the famous Inca trail that you actually hike up to Macchu Picchu, the rest include various hiking but seem to all finish up at Ollantaytambo (which is where you can catch the train to Machu Picchu)...
Anyways, it was absolutely fantastic to be up at the top there, and the SAS guides again did a fantastic job of taking us on a tour around and telling us all about how it was discovered and what Archaeologists have been able to figure out.. (Though of course with no written language it is all theories)...I especially liked the theory on Inca art, where the rock formations represent the mountains in the background..
I don't know how to sum up being up in Machu Picchu, but I will say that unlike the Nasca lines (which slightly disappointed me) I was not at all disappointed by these spectacular mountain ruins, I think that was also helped by all of us having a real sense of achievement in finishing the hikes.. Basically we were on a huge high (as well as bit of exhaustion) that definitely helped the party get going that night :-)
Ok, I'm starting to gush way too much, I'll just say loved it! And hope the photos sum it up... :-D
Andrew (& Cath)
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