Taken just before breakfast on day 1, before heading to the start of the trail.

Taken just before breakfast on day one, before heading to the start of the trail

Taken just after the start of the hike; the train is an alternate route to Machu Picchu

Taken just after the start of the hike; the train is an alternate route to Machu Picchu

Admiring the view on the first day of hiking

Stunning views on the first day of hiking

Heading out on day two

Heading out on day two

Ruins on day two of the hike

Ruins on day two of the hike

Our camp site on the second night of the trek - not too shabby

Our camp site on the second night of the trek – not too shabby

The morning clouds part on day 3

The morning clouds part on day three

A double rainbow near our campsite on day three

A double rainbow near our campsite on day three

Ruins near our final campsite

Winay Wayna ruins near our final campsite

Our first view of Machu Picchu

Our first view of Machu Picchu

The ruins nestled in the mountains

The ruins nestled in the mountains

The side of the city with a mountain backdrop

The side of the city with a mountain backdrop

Categories: Peru, South America, Travel

Leave a Reply