We just back from our Machu Pichu tour and all I can say is Wow! Pictures do not do justice to this crazy ancient Inca city..it was crazier than both of us expected. It is surrounded by beautiful lush jungles in between several mountains. The city itself it at a high altitude but you can hike up and get the ¨postcard¨views of Machu Pichu. Right when you get there, you see exactly why its one of the Seven wonders of the world and the fricken early morning was so worth it! Early means we got up at around 4 am and were waiting in line by 5 am for the first few buses to Machu pichu from the neighbouring town. We got just before sunrise which is the best way to see it b/c the ancient Inca worshiped the Sun and it was built stratigically. The arcitecture is amazing and it is mind blowing how they could have built something with so many stones. They think that it took 94 years to build and is earthquake, flood and landslide proof.
To get better views, you can do several alternative hikes after your guided tour. The most popular is Wayna pichu, which is where you climb a small mountain next to Machu pichu to get cool views of it but its the busiest and they restrict the number of ppl on it. We decided to do another one called Inkatipu (or something like that) and its a hike that connects with the Inca trail. View from the top near what they call the Sun gate is the typical view you see in postcards.
Ne ways, you just have to see `Machu pichu for yourself one day. Its so beautiful that a guy in our tour group proposed to his girlfriend at sunrise. It was very public but cool nevertheless.
We met a bunch of random ppl - we spend a lot of time with two ppl in our tour group - an American and an Aussie. And speaking of Americans, we starting talking to the most random group of ppl in the Hot springs in the town that is closest to Machu Pichu. We met this guy who has been in movies with Michael J Fox, Al pacino etc but I swear me had Gynecomastia..I love that word - it basically means he had Man boobs and him and his likely gay friend were talking about how they could get steriods in peru to bring back to the states. Ne ways, I guess you just had to meet these characters. I still haven´t writen about Cusco but I have to go pick up my laundry from the lady who I am positive is ripping me off! Off to the jungle tomorrow
To get better views, you can do several alternative hikes after your guided tour. The most popular is Wayna pichu, which is where you climb a small mountain next to Machu pichu to get cool views of it but its the busiest and they restrict the number of ppl on it. We decided to do another one called Inkatipu (or something like that) and its a hike that connects with the Inca trail. View from the top near what they call the Sun gate is the typical view you see in postcards.
Ne ways, you just have to see `Machu pichu for yourself one day. Its so beautiful that a guy in our tour group proposed to his girlfriend at sunrise. It was very public but cool nevertheless.
We met a bunch of random ppl - we spend a lot of time with two ppl in our tour group - an American and an Aussie. And speaking of Americans, we starting talking to the most random group of ppl in the Hot springs in the town that is closest to Machu Pichu. We met this guy who has been in movies with Michael J Fox, Al pacino etc but I swear me had Gynecomastia..I love that word - it basically means he had Man boobs and him and his likely gay friend were talking about how they could get steriods in peru to bring back to the states. Ne ways, I guess you just had to meet these characters. I still haven´t writen about Cusco but I have to go pick up my laundry from the lady who I am positive is ripping me off! Off to the jungle tomorrow
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Finally you are back to blogging! I was living vicariously through you and then it just STOPPED!! So nice to hear all the details - can't wait to see pics!
FATTY!!!! when r u guys coming??? I want to plan my B-DAY party!
Jesus, of course the laundry lady is ripping you off! :) Im surprized Adam is survining with all your engery, you miss me a little?! He prolly doesn't pull your hair or sing random songs when he's tired. I just finished making kabobs with our mother, they went as snap, krackle, pop as you made it sound it like. Iman is coming to spend a couple days with me this weekend. Write an email soon. Glad your still very much enjoying yourself. What camera did you guys get then. Ill send our full album by this weekned. Did you see the other pics i sent you?
Love you.
Sahra! It sounds like you are having quite an adventure! Can't wait to see pics!
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