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Soon the storm clears enough to get some breathtaking
views of the ruins. THIS is why I'm here, and I start
photographing furiously. But photos can't really
do it justice. To see Machu Picchu in its full setting,
atop a mountain nearly encircled by the river, it
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The llamas are indifferent to their sublime surroundings,
though. Heck…they've seen it all before, I'm
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But what do llamas know, anyway? Even if the sight
hadn't taken our breath away we'd still be glad of
this inspiring spot to sit and rest after a long
and rewarding hike.
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Machu Picchu is perhaps the most impressive man-made
thing I've ever seen. Its scale alone is awesome,
with countless rooms, corridors, and terraces cascading
down the flanks of the mountain. My advice: be prepared
to do a LOT of exploring…it's irresistible.
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Our trip ends in Cuzco, where we spend a leisurely
day exploring the streets, plazas and markets of
this former Inca capital. Nothing gave me a feel
for the history of Peru quite like encountering traditionally
dressed Quechua people on streets lined with both
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For more information and reservations, please
contact:
Mountain Travel Sobek
1266 66th Street, Suite 4
Emeryville, CA 94608
1-510-594-6000 or
Toll Free 1-888-831-7526 (USA & Canada)
Additional International Toll Free Numbers
Fax: 1-510-594-6001
Email: info@mtsobek.com |
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