Bee in my Bonnet

A dream come true. This is THE place I’ve read about, studied a bit, and hoped some day to be able to walk it’s trails and experience it’s beauty. 

Rising at 3:45 AM, to leave our hotel at 4:30, travel by bus to Ollantaytambo to catch the 5:30 train to the village of Machu Picchu. The little town used to be named Agua Calientes after the hot springs located there but earlier this year it officially took on the name of incredible archaeological site and citadel of Machu Picchu. 

Hiram Bingham III, an explorer and academic, in 1911, with the help of local farmers, is credited with the discovery of Machu Picchu. You can read more about him and further information here. 

The next three pictures are of the most well known and marvelous structures at Machu Picchu. If you want to read more about them click here. 

Overlooking the Temple of the Sun. It is the structure with the curved wall. 

Room of the Three Windows. 

The Inti Watana stone. 

A few more pics to enjoy….

Remember Fufu who wanted so desperately to come on this trip? Well, he got a bit of altitude sickness and refused to come along for the last few adventures. Hopefully he will feel better soon. Poor little Fufu.