Machu Picchu Blog November 6
November 06, 2014 at 11:01 PM
Machu Picchu Journey to the “The Ancient City”
This morning we took the early train from Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu. We have had another beautiful day which also made for a great trade ride to Machu Picchu. Once we arrived we checked our luggage into our hotel and took the long and winding ride up to the ruins. It was amazing ... located at 8,000 feet about sea level just getting to the top was an adventure.
While visiting the “Ancient City” the clouds moved in and out very quickly which also helped to create some beautiful images. We stayed up at the site until 1:00 p.m. then came down into the valley and enjoyed some free time this afternoon to explore. Then this evening met for dinner. Once interesting thing about the location of our hotel, and as a matter of fact applies to 90% of the hotels here, the train literally right outside our door. You will see this in a couple of shots posted in tonights blog.
We are back up and out by 9:00 a.m. this morning as we head out back to the Ancient City. Good night from all the Photo Tour Trekkers in Machu Picchu.
Our train this morning as we traveled to Machu Picchu. The train takes approximately 2 hours. This is a narrow gauge railway which mean the tracks are closer together.
Some of the beautiful scenery as we traveled through the valley
This is the trail head where you would go if you were taking the 4 day hike to the top
Tom taking in the sites on the train this morning
John and Bev checking out the last couple of days of the blog
More of the scenery along the way
Ted, Mimi and Gene enjoying the train ride
This is our hotel on the right and as you can see the train comes pretty close.
Nancy standing by the front doors.
Welcome to Machu Picchu ... the llama welcoming commette
Such an amazing site
More llamas grazing as we explore the Ancient City
This young lady was busy sketching
Ted and Mimi stopped for a photo while exploring the ruins of the Ancient City
James and our guide Fidel, your help has made this a great experience
The view down into the valley
A B&W artistic shot
A panoramic of the valley
Interesting clouds and light
More llamas grazing and not paying any attention the man sitting next to the wall
Now the man he’s covered and they are not paying any attention
Mother and her baby
The train coming up through the centre of the city
This lady was sitting watching the world go by ... and playing with some bubble wrap
Two happy gals ...
What a beautiful tree! Located in the city square
Little girl running home
The steps at the start of the trail leading up to the Ancient City
Can you see the face?
A look back over the town of Machu Picchu, this evening
That’s it for this evening, more reports and stories tomorrow from Machu Picchu and Cusco.
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Hope you all have an amazing trip.
Keep posting, and enjoy
Love Mom
I see lots of llamas, any alpacas?