Machu Picchu

Today I was able to see this wonderful Inka City high in the mountains. It was doubtful at times as there was a very heavy mist (fog) that woul shift periodically to give us a sneak preview. Then the rain came, making the trek a little more challenging, slippery and very wet, but it's Machu Picchu! We were able to see a good portion of the sits despite being soaked to our bones, dressed in rain coats, you know the recycled garbage bag variety!  I was quite surprised bevy the lushness of the vegetation, it's very close to the Amazon so a more tropical climate. Lots of bamboo, several varieties of orchids, trumpet flowers etc. we made it to the Inka bridge following a very narrow path along the mountains, if you're afraid of heights don't look over the edge. The bridge itself wasn't remarkable, it's how they were able to build it on this mountain side and then continue the path. We saw the agricultural sector, fountains, the sacred rock, the Intihuatana and temple of the condor to name a few.

The mist added a very mystical component to the day and the rain just added to the challenge, nothing could dampen our spirits at such a wonderful place!