Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu from Intipunku

The switchback road is for tourist buses to and from Aquas Calientes in the Urubamba River valley below.

Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007

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Machu Picchu from Intipunku

Zoomed in photo.

Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007

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Huayna Picchu from Intipunku

Zoomed in on the ruins on this mountain peak.

Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007

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LJax & Debbie

The obligatory photo at the Sun's Gateway at the conclusion of the 4 day hike.

Intipunku, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007

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Intipunku - Sun's Gateway

Lingering at the top until the crowds below thin out.

Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007

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Our Luggage to Sanctuary Lodge

We stayed at the very nice lodge adjacent to Machu Picchu, while others took the bus to down to Aquas Calientes for their hotel.

Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007

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Machu Picchu from Intipunku

Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007

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Intipunku - Sun's Gateway

Getting ready to head down to Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007

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Wall Vegetation

Mostly bromeliads.

Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007

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Unknown Flower

Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007

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'Winay Wayna' (Orchid)

Epidendrum secundum

Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007

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Fuchsia

Fuchsia boliviana

Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007

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