Aguas Calientes, where you catch the bus to Machu Picchu (or it's about a two hour hike).
Again we did a tour with a guide to start off with, who explained the significance of the various places around the site.
Still blowing my mind how this was built in the 15th century.
"Jenny can you take a photo of me from-"
"If you ask me to take one of those cliched photos of you from behind I will throw your phone off this ledge."
"... behind?"
A classic llama shot.
"Is that llama okay?"
We picked out a nice rock to sit on and watched the sunlight shifting over the city for ages. I still can't believe I've been there!
That was our last stop in South America. I've still got San Francisco and LA to talk about but I might hold off on those for a few weeks and get some more up to date posts I've been meaning to write up!
I get goosebumps when I look at your photos! They bring back all these memories... of course I also opted for the bus to reach MP :) To be up there is just so magical; words cannot describe it. It would be great if I could return one day.
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Wow! Machu Picchu looks incredible. Hopefully I can go there one day!
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Machu Pichu is one of the places I want to visit before I die! And would definitely go for the bus as you.
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It looks so amazing, I'd love to visit Machu Pichu. I think i'd opt for the train ride as well, haha.
ReplyDeletethis is AWESOME! i've loved reading your south america posts-machu piccho is so cool, i'm very jealous. love that "cliche" picture of you sitting from behind :)
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ReplyDeleteYay, these are awesome photos! Absolutely loved the one with the llama lying on the grass, haha. Can't wait to see the pictures from California :)
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful photos! Really want to visit there one day.
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Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThe llama reminds me of our dog, who also loves to lay around on his back and wiggle about (so to speak :p)
Oh myyyy, I've been waiting for this Machu Picchu pictures. The llama shot is absolutely fantastic haha. And the cliche shot from behind is absolutely awesome. I think if you can't take those kind of pictures there, were can you? ;)
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ReplyDeleteNo matter how many pictures of Machu Picchu I see I'm always blown away, one of the top 5 places I really want to visit (the fact that llamas are my favourite animals might have played a part in my fascination for the place haha)
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HAHA I totally took a few of those cliched shots from behind.
ReplyDeletethat last image looks so surreal for some reason, think it's cos you said you can't believe you were sitting right there. Of course, classic llama shot always!
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This place is absolutely breath taking, I have always wanted to go here. I hope the Llama was ok and that he was just snoozing!
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This place is absolutely beautiful!! You did a great job of capturing its beauty, Jane!
ReplyDeleteIt seriously looks like one of the most amazing sites in the world. That Lama though.... hahahahaahaha
ReplyDelete-Internal sobbing as I scroll through these gorgeous photos ;-;- I WANT TO GO TO THERE.
ReplyDeleteHAHAAH, I NEED ONE OF THOSE CLICHED PHOTOS FROM BEHIND OF MYSELF TOO THOUGH. And it always makes me lol when I see four legged animals laying down on their side. Saw a horse in Scotland laying like that too and thought it died in the 20-minute span I was away.
beautiful beautiful beautiful! i can't believe there is a 4-day hike. that sounds hardcore! and that llama! how cute :) it's sunbathing :D
ReplyDeleteThe landscapes are so overwhelming! You captured the beauty of this place amazingly! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm laughing about the lama shots haha :P
ReplyDeleteI so really want to see Machu Picchu! This
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I am in awe! The Llama! Paradise! Everything about this is so great :D
ReplyDeleteExtraordinarily clear pics with such palpable depth! I LOVE looking at your travel pics Jane. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us xx
ReplyDeleteHaha what is that llama even doing?? These pics look great! It's amazing that they built that so high up!
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Okay. Hold up. Chilling llamas?! Oh my goodness, travel spot ENVY. Such culture, beauty with cute llamas. That is crazy about the 4 day hike! I applaud those who have the legs to do that. :)
ReplyDeletellama shot for the win! I can't imagine what it's like to be up that high with the clouds!
ReplyDeleteahh, it looks amazing there! i definitely need to get to south america one of these days, and i'm going to have to ask you for tips too when it's actually happening. also i know my limits too and four days of hiking is about five days beyond me. smart move getting the train.
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omg im dying at those llamas hhaha
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I'm so envioooooous!! Anyway, are llamas affectionate towards humans? Such cute creatures. So, did you chew coca leaves or what? :)
ReplyDeleteHm they weren't very, they'd walk away if you approached them! Didn't chew coca leaves haha but tried some coca candy to help with the altitude!
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