Post two of my Peru images. Arriving at Machu Picchu. I don’t think Hiram Bingham saw Machu Picchu like this in 1911. As a matter of fact, it was covered in vines and other vegetation. But the archeologist discovered the remains with help from the locals and eventually determined that this was the lost capital of the Inca Empire. This view has been disputed since many think Vilcabamba was the real lost city. Most impressive is its precisely-cut stone walls, bound together without mortar. It is thought that Machu Picchu was built around 1450.
From nearby Huayna Picchu, which rises steeply 850 feet above the ruins. It’s amazing from this view to see that Machu Picchu is rather small compared to the surrounding landscape.
The climb up Huayna Picchu is very, very steep……
My friend Bob stood out amongst the ruins. We arrived early in the morning when it wasn’t so crowded.
My friend Jennifer poses.
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19 responses to “Reaching Machu Picchu”
Just gorgeous! That’s one of the few places in the world that I would like to visit.
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You should definitely go……
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It has always been on my bucket list – even before I knew about bucket lists!
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It’s definitely worth the effort
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You had some fairly clear weather, luck was with you! I was amazed to see the site has been excavated three times the size it was when I was there – whew!
The precise fit of the stones throughout the Inca Empire I found so amazing since I don’t believe they used iron tools, just stone. What??
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Didn’t realize it got bigger. I believe they were doing some more excavation when we were there. Those stone cuts are amazing.
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Amazing that these people could build this place on such difficult terrain! Fantastic photo’s!
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It is amazing that someone discovered MP
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I wonder if there are still undiscovered places like this, somewhere on earth?
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That’s a good thought. I’m sure there is
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Stunning photos…….thanks for sharing the history and your visit!
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You’re welcome Donna
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Yours are the best among all the MP photos that I have seen. I like the third one especially.
The climbing is awfully steep.
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Thanks Amy. That climb didn’t seem that steep at the time but it really is.
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Mr ET would like to travel here one day. I’ll show him your beautiful photos.
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Thanks and he should go pronto!
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Gorgeous photos! Particularly like the one of the Temple of the Sun with the clouds rolling in. I’ve got to get there!
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Thanks Caroline. The fog and clouds made for a mystical day
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