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Tips 1 - 6 of 6 Machu Picchu Things to Do
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Along the Inca trail we can across these beautiful creatures, Domesticated several thousand years ago by the native South Americans valued primarily for their wool but also used as pack animals
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This is the point where we were dropped off the train to begin our 6 hr hike along the Inca trail to The Sun gate, to get our first view of Machu Picchu
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The Inca had very advanced techniques when it came to farming on these mountain slopes and had quiet sophisticated methods of irrigation crops which were grow included Maize and Potatoes
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These are the first glimpses you get of Machu Picchu, and how impressive they are our party were speechless as we gazed upon the Ruins below, I had read the guide books and seen the photos, but still was not prepared?quite a spiritual moment.
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Me at the Sun gate enjoying an unforgettable scene, the mixture of Sun and cloud means the scene below is ever-changing
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This view here must be one of the most photographed views, giving a general idea of the layout of the town that once stood here, with the Huayna Picchu (young Peak) as a back drop its well worth the one hours climb to the top
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| Overview | Things to Do
Tips: 6 - Photos: 12 | | Restaurants | Hotels & Accommodations | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 3 - Photos: 6 | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | Transportation
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1 | Local Customs | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | Sports Travel | General Tips |
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(4 replies, Friday, Jul 18, 2008, 9:11 AM UTC) Train fully booked - other options?
(6 replies, Saturday, Jul 12, 2008, 9:40 PM UTC) Whats it like in August/September.
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mad4travel Thu Apr 6, 2006 12:17 UTC
Nive Pics Pete. Peru was one of my faves too. almost got to Bolivia but they closed it! | viddra Tue Feb 21, 2006 21:14 UTC
Simply amazing! | kymbanm Thu Jan 26, 2006 20:44 UTC
Thanks for visiting my little view of Ireland :) Wow! Now MP is a place I'd love to see! | butterfly_girl Thu Dec 22, 2005 21:06 UTC
Beautiful photos...it looks like you had a great trip! Cheers! |
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