Photos from April 22nd

The train that took us to Machu Picchu 

The village at the bottom of Machu Picchu.  

A panoramic shot taken of the mountain top. 

Looking out into the citadel

Looking down onto the terraces, another good perspective of how steep the mountain is. 

Machu Picchu

A detail of the terraces

Sitting on some of the steps built by the Incas

Walking into the citadel 

Another panoramic shot of the mountain top without the clouds

The group in front of Machu Picchu 

The beautiful landscape

Another group shot looking out into the citadel

Bridgett and Jennifer walking into the citadel 

The other peak, Wayna Picchu.  They allow 400 people a day climb this peak to see another perspective of Machu Picchu.  We unfortunately did not get to the mountain early enough to get in line for this, but it something that everyone recommends doing if you can handle the 1 1/2 hour hike. 

A more detailed look of some of the Inca construction 

Some orchids growing in the center of the citadel 

In the citadel looking up at the terraces, where we walked in from.  

One of the few construction issues they have at Machu Picchu.  Something they have not restored yet.  

Looking through a doorway out into the citadel

Nilo, our tour guide, showing us how to fly on top of Machu Picchu

The citadel up close

How did the Incas move these giant rocks? 

Some of the landscape around the citadel 

A condor monument built by the Incas.  On the ground is the head, while the body and the wing goes up to the right.  

A type of rabbit they have living in Machu Picchu 

Looking out into the central plaza 

A detail of some of their amazing construction 

Another perspective of the citadel 

Where we spent our second half of the day, hanging out watching the citadel and its visitors 

Hanging out at Machu Picchu 

Walking back to catch the bus

Our grass jewelry Andrea made for everyone from the grass of Machu Picchu 

Enjoying pizza, burgers, and cervezas at a local restaurant.