Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Machu Picchu - an awesome day!

Both groups arrived at Machu Picchu this morning, the hikers first & later the non-hikers who arrived by train.  Some members of both groups decided to tackle the challenge of climbing Huayna Picchu, & all met-up later during lunch at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge.

Boarding the Peru Rail train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.

The dramatic scenery along the way.

Aguas Calientes station, the gateway to Machu Picchu.

Our first glimpses of Machu Picchu, with the peak of Huayna Picchu behind.


Tired hikers - still smiling after 4 tough days.

Taking the weight off, tired but full of stories & smiles.

Heading for Huayna Picchu.

Atop Huayna PIcchu after a 45 minutes+ climb, with Machu Picchu below!

Made it!

We climbed this!

In line for the bus to Aguas Calientes.

Touring the archaeological site.



Hikers & non-hiers reunited at Machu Picchu!

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