So, obviously Machu Picchu was amazing. We took the first bus up in the morning to try to catch the sunrise, but it was really foggy so there wasn't much sunrise to see. But I kind of think that the fog added to the quality of the place and gave it a really powerful feeling.
We hiked up to the sungate which is about 1.5 miles one way and is at 8924 feet and they aren't kidding about the altitude getting to you. It doesn't seem like it should be that high but the air is definitely different and the hike was quite rigorous.
The terraces are a common sight and are part of the sacred rituals that the Incas employed not just for farming but they considered the stepped terrace a sacred symbol.
Alpacas, or llamas, roaming around.
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