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65 viewsIt was so quiet in Machu Picchu first thing in the morning that our first group photo had to be Photoshopped.May 13, 2010
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74 viewsAs the gates opened at 6 AM, the whole of Machu Picchu was shrowded in fog.May 13, 2010
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71 viewsA small patch clears giving us our first glimpse of the magnificent surroundings.May 13, 2010
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75 viewsThe next morning, waiting for the gates of Machu Picchu to open. We set out at 4 AM to be near the front.May 13, 2010
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71 viewsWe were thankfully at the front of this line, or 12 people from the front to be specific. Time, 5:58 AM.May 13, 2010
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74 viewsAlthough we were rushing to catch the last train there was still time for a photo or two.May 13, 2010
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72 viewsLooking down the valley as we cross the river on a cable system.May 13, 2010
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73 viewsAfter 10 hours of travel, we missed the last train by 10 minutes. So it was a two hour walk along the tracks to our destination, Aguas Calientes. Mostly in the dark.May 13, 2010
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70 viewsForward view of the river crossing.May 13, 2010
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69 viewsThe flat tire did at least let us stretch our legs and enjoy the scenery.May 13, 2010
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74 viewsWell, in the middle of nowhere and with little choice, two bolts would have to do.May 13, 2010
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76 viewsThe next collectivo was in much better shape.May 13, 2010
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69 viewsAs you may have heard, flooding closed down Machu Picchu for some time. This is now one way across the river.May 13, 2010
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68 viewsMost scenery photos from the car looked like this.May 13, 2010
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69 viewsAfter a bus ride so much longer than it needed to be that even the LOCALS were getting upset, we caught this collectivo. You said you wanted adventure!May 13, 2010
 
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