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Travel Photo du Jour! [Machu Picchu, Peru]
It was a wet and cloudy day when I first laid eyes on the aerial view of grand Machu Picchu. I had spent the previous hour scouring the grounds and running my fingers along the centuries old stones. I let my imagination run wild and tried to picture life back in the 15th century when Machu Picchu was thriving and full of life.
I felt like I could have spent a lifetime walking through the labyrinth of stone walls and inspiring architecture. It wasn’t until I reached the lookout that the clouds shyly parted, revealing the ancient city below. It was a truly humbling moment and one that I will never forget.
Machu Picchu is one sight that should be on everyone’s bucket list.
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Not sure when we will get to tour South America but really hoping it will be in the next 2 years! This is most definitely on our bucket list 🙂
Catching a nice sunny day with clear views is a rare opportunity. I think it’s best staying 2-3-4 nights at Aguas Calientes and grab the opportunity.
I never tire of seeing Machu Picchu 🙂
I have been there! Machu Picchu is incredible!!! my travel started in there, then i went to the south, to Chile, amazing country too! it has a beautiful landscapes!! i made my travel in Chile in a motorhome, if you want to do it, i can recommend you to rent a campervan or motorhome in AndesCampers, a very helpful company, they were very friendly with me and my family. So, i went to the south until Santiago de Chile and sorroundings, Peru and Chile, let me tell you, i just want to comeback!
Wow! US is very beautiful country in this world because of it’s nature. thanks for sharing a blog. your photo make me blast….