GREAT pictures Marcie, you hit a wonderful day just like we did - it makes such a difference. So how many pisco sours did you drink??

Cusco is MUCH higher than Machu Picchu. Actually the best thing to do is arrive and go straight to the Sacred Valley. About an hour away. Lovely area. This is not as high so it gives you time to adjust. Then go to Machu Picchu - then spend time in Cusco and you wont have the same problems as you adjust to the altitude. This way you hit the highest area LAST instead of FIRST. Just a word of advise for those planning on going here.