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Another view of the ruins.
Feb 12, 2016 near Santa T…, PE
Ancient stonework, precision craftsmanship. In order to get this precise fit, a clay model of the needed shape was made and sent offsite to the quarry. A rough-cut stone would be returned to the site based on the model, and fine-tuned to fit.
Feb 12, 2016 near Santa T…, PE
Varying types/ages of stonework in the ruins.
Feb 12, 2016 near Santa T…, PE
Another beautiful view of the ruins.
Feb 12, 2016 near Santa T…, PE
The end of the traditional "Inca Trail" as it enters the Machu Picchu area.
Feb 11, 2016 near Santa T…, PE
The view of the ruins you see when you enter from the Sun Gate. The traditional "Inca Trail" brings visitors in this way.In ancient times, this was a (maybe the) main entrance.
Feb 11, 2016 near Santa T…, PE
A view of the ruins from the path to the Sun Gate.
Feb 11, 2016 near Santa T…, PE
Llamas share the trail on the way up to the Sun Gate. They are bigger than they look - watch your step so they don't bump you off the trail. Note the paving stones - the surface can be uneven at times.
Feb 11, 2016 near Santa T…, PE
Llamas enjoying the view. The llamas were brought in to help keep the grass cut low, but in a case of unintended consequences their poop actually makes the grass grow faster.
Feb 11, 2016 near Santa T…, PE
Another view of the ruins from a slightly different angle.
Feb 11, 2016 near Santa T…, PE
The Inca Bridge, at the lower left of the photo. It's actually planks over a collapsed section of the a pathway along a sheer wall. You can't get all the way down to it (too dangerous), but it illustrates the ingenuity of the people who built these trails.
Feb 9, 2016 near Santa T…, PE
A side trail when in the Machu Picchu park goes out to the "Inca Bridge". You can't get all the way down to the bridge, but it's a fun walk atop steep walls down to the viewing point.
Feb 9, 2016 near Santa T…, PE
Money shot! The ruins photographed from a common viewing point. The taller peak in the background is Wayna Picchu (or Huayna Picchu), and it is possible to climb to the top for a different view of the ruins. You need a special permit to do this - check it out before you go.
Feb 9, 2016 near Santa T…, PE
Conservation efforts within the park. The popularity of the park has put a lot of pressure on the park ecosystem.
Feb 9, 2016 near Santa T…, PE
The waiting area for the train. It is possible to trek the rest of the way to Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu, but we took the train.
Feb 9, 2016 near Santa T…, PE
The ticket office. There is one train for the locals (cheap, tourists not permitted) and another train for tourists (much more expensive, locals not permitted).
Feb 9, 2016 near Santa T…, PE
On the way into the train station at Hidroelectrica.
Feb 9, 2016 near Santa T…, PE
One of the nicer bridges along the route. It moves around a little, but it's well built.
Feb 9, 2016 near Santa T…, PE
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