Machu Piccu

The famed Machu Piccu. One of the continent's and the world's most famous landmarks. It lay undisturbed for centuries, probably due to its location, but was discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, if he were alive today he may be saying, "What have I done?". Aesthetically  it's amazing, and one of the wonders of the world, but we felt a little saddened having seen it. Like everything here that's spectacular, it's exploited for profit, with little regard for the environment that delivers the profit in the first place. We arrived on the 6am train, hoping to beat the swarming hordes of tourists. There were over 3000 people on the mountain when we arrived, a rough estimate. Hundreds of tourist buses and camera-wielding masses climbing over every artifact on the site. It was a bit of a shock. That being said,we were also contributing to the problem, but treated it with a little more respect than some we saw. Still, glad to see it, despite the crowds.

                                       It's the photo you've seen a million times, but it delivers

                                           
                           The peak in the background can be climbed with a six month advance booking

One of the terraced ledges, massive drop below.

A close up of the site.

It's a stunning sight.