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First view of Machu Picchu after crossing through the Inti Punco, "gate of the sun"
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Machu Picchu was accidentally discovered in 1911. It is still unknown what the purpose was but most likely it was for Inca ceremonial purposes.
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Group overlooking Machu Picchu
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Taking a break along descent after waking up at 4am
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Walking along the terrace
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Group photo at Machu Picchu in front of Huayna Picchu
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Ahhh...spectacular and totally worth the trip
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Dave, Cori, Kelly, Saul, Sharon
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Jonathan, Kelly, Howard
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Llama perpares the loogie before viciously spitting on Howard! Warning if you've never encountered a llama up close and personal: they spit as a defense mechanism...
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Saul explains the stone construction methods
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Jen poses along a wall
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Inside one of the ruins
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A machu picchuan "jail" where criminals were tied up
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After taking in the views, we climbed Huayna Picchu, "young peak", a steep climb. This view of Machu Picchu is taken from this perspective.
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Jonathan, Yvonne and Howard at the peak of Huayna Picchu
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Another close-up of the spitting llama... This hilarious scene was witnessed by multiple groups around us and must've made their day!
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Sacrificial table. About 80% of the skeletal remains found at Machu Picchu were female.