We are back in Cusco after two days in Machu Picchu. It's the rainy season and we had a little rain but nothing to stop us. We stayed at the Sanctuary Lodge which we highly recommend. The convenience, service, and food were all excellent. (FYI - we got a decent rate on Expedia but had to prepay for the reservation.) This made it easy for us to go into the ruins at 6 am this morning when the sun was out and the visibility was excellent. We hiked to the top of Huayna Picchu today and enjoyed the great views from there.
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Grant on the rocks at the top of Huayna Picchu. Machu Picchu is visible just behind his elbow.
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We made it! From the top of Huayna Picchu you get a great view of the ruins below.
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Another view from the top of Huayna Picchu. The Sanctuary Lodge is visible to the left.
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Dena and friends at the Machu Picchu ruins
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MP ruins from a different angle. Huayna Picchu is the green peak to the left of center.
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Machu Picchu ruins with Huayna Picchu in the center.
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View through a door