Machu Picchu 2000

Peter entering the ruins of Sayaqmarka. Peter entering the ruins of Sayaqmarka. Dan, Paul, and Dara descend into the jungle. Dan, Paul, and Dara descend into the jungle.
Diego, fearless guide and savior of the camera! Diego, fearless guide and savior of the camera! We pause before entering the first tunnel of the trail, which marked the transition into the jungle for the Incas. We pause before entering the first tunnel of the trail, which marked the transition into the jungle for the Incas.
We come upon Phuyupatamarka. The evenly spaced square constructions are ritual baths. We come upon Phuyupatamarka. The evenly spaced square constructions are ritual baths. Dara approaching Phuyupatamarka down the carved Inca steps. Dara approaching Phuyupatamarka down the carved Inca steps.
Them's some steep stairs! Them's some steep stairs! Dara poses with an orchid. Dara poses with an orchid.
Spotting Winaywayna means we're almost at our last campsite! Spotting Winaywayna means we're almost at our last campsite! At 5:30 the next morning, we finally reach Machu Picchu. Spectacular! At 5:30 the next morning, we finally reach Machu Picchu. Spectacular!
Dara looks serene after we reach our goal. Dara looks serene after we reach our goal. The famous "flying" Incan steps. The famous
Happy to be at the end of the road! Happy to be at the end of the road! Diego putting the sights in perspective... Diego putting the sights in perspective...
Looking out over the agricultural sector of the city. Looking out over the agricultural sector of the city. At last, the Sacred Valley of the Incas stretches before us! The corn grows over 3 meters tall in this fertile soil. At last, the Sacred Valley of the Incas stretches before us! The corn grows over 3 meters tall in this fertile soil.
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