Machu Picchu
Another early morning but the sun coming up over the mountains and the hotel gardens were lovely.
Our first visit today was to a traditional Inka house, where they kept the guinea pigs – a national dish in Peru.
We then took the Vistadome train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu village, a quite spectacular journey through the mountains, some snow capped, the torrential rivers and amazing vegetation.
The highlight of the day was our visit to Machu Picchu, and whilst waiting for the bus to zigzag us up to the entrance the heavens opened and we had torrential rain. Fortunately by the time we arrived the rain had eased and we walked to the highest viewing point.
The steps were steep and uneven and pretty treacherous in places! It was all worth it, what an amazing place. Machu Picchu is one of the new seven Wonders of the World a truly spectacular Incan citadel at 2380m and situated between two mountain peaks.
Our hotel for the night is Inkaterra MP Pueblo set amidst beautiful tropical gardens, my bed for the night not too shabby either
