MACHHU PICHU (6/99)
A group of friends from New York and elsewhere joined an REI-organized hike from Cusco, the ancient Inca capital, to Machu Picchu, one of their major temples. Much of the hike was on the old Inca Trail, a stone trail laid down 700 years ago. Here are some pictures from the trip. Click on thumbnails to expand. |
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| Cathedral in Cusco | Mm, mm. Guinea pig is a local speciality. | One of those amazing Inca cut stones. This one has 12 perfectly fitting sides. |
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| The ancient fortress of Sacsayhuama, overlooking Cusco. | Steps in a temple | The intrepid hikers take a lunch break. Life is hard in the Andes |
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| The cook who prepared that great lunch. | The intrepid hikers share a mushy moment. | Room with a view |
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| Trail's end: MACHU PICCHU | Atop that interesting looking peak in the background of the last picture. |