Machu Picchu, Peru

Walked the Inca Trail which was created by the Incas many many years ago. The Incas managed to do a lot over the 300 years they existed before the Spanish invaded and destroyed and conquered Peru. The trail was absolutley amazing and the scenery was incredible. At the highest point we were 4215 metres above sea level and it was quite a struggle to breathe due to the high altitude. All our luggage while walking the Inca Trail was carried by porters who were incredible people carrying over 25kg each. We lived like kings on the trail with four meals a day and a 3 course meal for every dinner.

Before we started the Inca Trail we stayed in a place called Ollantaytambo. Was an awesome little town which was very picturesque.

The view with the typical Peruvian Llama in the foreground.

The top of Dead Womans Pass. The top of the Inca Trail at 4215 m.a.s.l. It is hard to actually show in a picture just how steep that was to climb.

Starting the walk back down from the top of the inca trail.

Little Macchu Picchu which was 5 minutes walk from the last camp site. All along the track there were places like this leading up to the grand Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu. This city was massive and the view was incredible. In the background is the mountain called Wayna Picchu. Didn't get to climb it unfortunatly due to the limited number of people alowed to climb it each day.