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Machu Picchu

Posted from Cuzco, Peru by Chris'n'Daryl, 07 Feb 09 at 17:39

Next was the big one - Machu Picchu. This involved a 4 hour train ride which zigzagged backwards and forwards up the mountain as it was so steep. The visit was well worth it as the place is magical, not just the ruins but the fact that they are at the top of the Andes (so handy). Every time you looked down you felt heady, both with the altitude and the visual impact of seeing a tributary of the Amazon several thousand feet below. We had to go up and down steep steps with no safety barriers - Peruvians don't appear to be bothered by Health and Safety

Chris was fascinated by the canals, water fountains and especially the Inca wells, pun intended. He wishes we had done this 30 years ago and gone the whole hog by completing The Inca trail and climbing Wayne Picchu. Nevertheless he seems to have found his niche (see pic)
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Posted by lucy on 08 Feb 09 03:35
What a time to get stuff nicked! The rest sounds wonderful, mindblowing experiences to have. BE CAREFUL and keep thinking of the first fish and chips you will have when you get back. More blogs please, I am following you on a world atlas. Lucy xxx
Posted by Gail Frost on 08 Feb 09 04:45
Oh come on you two, your experts now. If you were Aussies you would have learnt a lesson from this strange looking guy and would have already pinched another camera from some poor tourist. (Make sure its a really good one)

Please! you will need the photos for the final chapters of the book. I hate stories without pictures and happy endings.

Take care and enjoy you final weeks of the trip.
Posted by Jane 0 on 08 Feb 09 05:40
Yeah,yeah you may be having trouble on steps in Machu Picchu but Im having to negotiate Farley hill in the snow!dog's and kids ecstatic, me, think very pretty, but had my car written off by someone using there's to sledge down the hill, oh joy. looking forward to having you home.
Posted by Di on 22 Feb 09 13:20
This place is next on my list!It looks as fantastic on your photos as in the guide books.Did Daryl not need the oxygen because she has big breaths!!

Hope you managed to sort something out about losing your bag and did not have to wait hours in the police station like i did in italy. Di x
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