{"id":679,"date":"2013-10-04T14:28:52","date_gmt":"2013-10-04T19:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dickeytexas.com\/?p=679"},"modified":"2022-01-08T13:00:08","modified_gmt":"2022-01-08T18:00:08","slug":"machu-picchu-sept-20-2013-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dickeytexas.com\/?p=679","title":{"rendered":"Machu Picchu – Sept, 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Machu Picchu, Sept 20, 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Machu Picchu as seen from the quarry. Peru – Img 36959<\/p>\n

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Cusco Market, Sept 12, 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Karen and Tom doing some shopping in a Cusco Market – Peru – Img 36041<\/p>\n

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Weaver – Inka Museum, Cusco, Sept 13, 2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Peru – Img 36104<\/p>\n

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Musicians above Cusco, Sept 13, 2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Traditional music with Cusco below – Peru – Img 36148<\/p>\n

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Sacsayhuaman, Cusco Sept 13, 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Randy in front of a 6+ ton stone in the Sacsayhuaman site above Cusco, Peru. No one knows for sure the purpose of the site.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Img 36181<\/p>\n

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Sacsayhuaman Doorway – Sept 13, 2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Peru – Img 36186a<\/p>\n

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Beginning of our Hike, Sept 14, 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Our two guides provide instruction before our first hike to the Salkantay Lodge. Dalmiro is speaking to the group and Danny in the blue shirt is looking at me, wondering if I am paying attention. Mt Humantay can be seen in the clouds. Peru – Img 36260<\/p>\n

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Mt. Salkantay, Sept 14, 2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

First peek at Mt Salkantay as we hike up the valley. Peru – Img 36298<\/p>\n

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Salkantay Lodge, Sept 14, 2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

We stayed here 2 nights at 12,690ft. Peru – Img 36324<\/p>\n

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View out our lodge room<\/strong><\/em> – Peru Img 36372<\/p>\n

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Laguna de Humantay, Sept 15, 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Day hike up to Lake Humantay to help us acclimate to the altitude. Peru – Img 36359<\/p>\n

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Shaman Victor, Sept 15, 2013\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Victor performed a blessing for our journey – Peru – Img 36356<\/p>\n

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Hike to Salkantay Pass, Sept 16, 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Tom reaching the first of three pampas (plateau) above the lodge (seen left of center in the valley below) Peru.\u00a0 \u00a0Img 36403<\/p>\n

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Salkantay Pass – 15, 213ft – Sept 16, 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The group all makes it to the Salkantay Pass after an elevation rise of 2,523ft. From left to right: Mark, Michele, Shanna, Mary, Karen, Marcia, Betty, Bill, Glenda, Bob, Randy, Tom. Peru – Img 36448a<\/p>\n

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Wayra Lodge, Sept 16, 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Dropped from the pass to 12,812ft to the Wayra Lodge – Peru – Img 36463<\/p>\n

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Mt Humantay, Sept 17, 2013\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Mt Humantay from near the Wayra Lodge. Peru – Img 36507<\/p>\n

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Colpa Lodge, Sept 17, 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

This is the hot tub we soaked in after losing a volleyball match against the locals. Cost us a 6 pack of beer! Peru – Img 36580<\/p>\n

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Cloud Forest, Sept 18, 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

You can see the Colpa Lodge on the plateau as we leave to hike down the valley. Peru – Img 36592<\/p>\n

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Orchid, Sept 18, 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Peru – Img 36730<\/p>\n

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Salkantay River Trail, Sept 18, 2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bird of Paradise was one of the many flowers along the trail. Peru – Img 36677<\/p>\n

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Inka Trail to Llactapata, Sept 19, 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Hiking a shelf trail In the cloud forest heading for the LLactapata site to see Machu Picchu for the first time. Was so happy it did not rain! Peru – Img 36784<\/p>\n

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Machu Picchu from Llactapata<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The “light colored” area in the saddle between the mountains is Machu Picchu as seen from across the valley at Llactapata. We will be there the next day. Peru – Img 36856<\/p>\n

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Randy and Tom at Machu Picchu, Sept 20, 2013\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Peru – Img 36887<\/p>\n

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Machu Picchu, Sept 20, 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Group photo near the Inka Bridge looking back at Machu Picchu. from left to right: Shanna, Betty, Michele, Mary, Mark, Karen, Glenda, Tom, Bill, Marcia, Bob, Randy – Peru – Img 36936<\/p>\n

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Window to Huanyna Picchu, Sept 20, 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Peru – Img 36973<\/p>\n

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Machu Picchu, Peru, Sept 20, 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Peru – Img 36911<\/p>\n

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Machu Picchu Royal Tomb, Sept 20, 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

This structure is called the royal tomb but the original purpose is not clear. The fit of the stone is so precise and the use of curved surface less common. Peru – Img 37048<\/p>\n

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Machu Picchu, Sept 20, 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Incredible stone work everywhere! Peru – Img 37067<\/p>\n

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Machu Picchu, Sept 20, 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Peru – Img 37091<\/p>\n

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Machu Picchu Central Plaza, Sept 20, 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Peru – Img 37089<\/p>\n

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Ready to Hike Huayna Picchu, Sept 21, 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Huayna Picchu rises 1180ft above Machu Picchu to a height of 8,920ft. Steep but short trail. Peru – Img 37163<\/p>\n

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Machu Picchu from top of Huayna Picchu, Sept 21, 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

We hiked up Huayna Picchu (8,920ft or 1180ft above Machu Picchu). The switchbacks on the left is the bus road from Aguas Calientes. The trail going up the left is the trail from the Sun Gate. Peru – Img 37115<\/p>\n

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Temple of the Moon, Sept 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The Temple of the Moon in the Pachacamac complex near Lima was thought to be for women supporting the religious ceremonies. Peru – Img 37188<\/p>\n

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