Machu Picchu from above
Mostly pictures from the Sun Gate walk
On our second day at Machu Picchu we walked on the Sun Gate Trail.  This is about a mile and a half walk, three miles round trip.  The trail is at times very steep.  It is always rocky and often narrow.  There is about a 1,400 foot gain in elevation during the mile and 1/2.  The frequent 'steps' of over a foot are not easy for out of shape walkers.  I took my time and up I went, and was very glad that I did.  The walk, the view, the pleasure of doing it were well worth the effort.  The cold drink after the walk tasted very good.
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MP from above
Yes, this picture is on the opening page, but I like it
Machu Picchu
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Machu Picchu
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Kay on walk
Machu Picchu Kay on Sun Gate Trail
Winding road
The winding road from the hotel to Machu Piccu
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Revised: 5 september 2007