7 Days in Peru: Day 4: Machu Picchu
And the more you look at the details, the more your mind is blown how simple Incans without modern technology created such a majestic place on the top of a steep mountain.
We’re not the typical jumping picture types, but it was Machu Picchu for crying out loud!
Seriously, this was carved out of existing rock and turned into a two-story home. Who just does that?
I’m happy to report I got my fear of heights out of my system at Pisac, and did pretty well with the steep drop-offs. The tiered agricultural gardens certainly helped. The breathtaking views did too!
This was a map of the area carved into stone. You can see Huayna Picchu on the left carved in the left side of the stone. Can you even imagine what modern engineering marvels we could have today if they weren’t conquered and forced to assimilate to Spanish culture?
My favorite engineer was as giddy as could be inspecting all the elements and learning about hypothesizes of how things were made.
Machu Picchu has its own passport stamp- one we made sure to get as our souvenir on the way out, and one we put on the first page, as a wonder we don’t ever want to forget.
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My inlaws went to machu picchu earlier this year and loved it! Looks like such a beautiful place. Very jealous!
Wow! The scenery is just stunning.
I can't stand looking at all your wonderful pics from this trip hahah it's killing me (in a good way!) I love them all. Never thought (but it makes sense) that you have to buy tickets to hike up there)
Oh my gosh!! This is so stunning. How beautiful!
An alpaca? These photos are gorgeous!
Wow! It really is breathtaking! You got some gorgeous shots. It's for sure on my bucket list!
Your pictures are gorgeous! Frame them and put them up in your home gorgeous!
Those pictures are gorgeous! I hope I get the chance to go one day!
Looks beautiful and so fun!
I love following along with your Peru trip! I fell like I'm there too <3
I have to visit this place once in my lifetime. You're so lucky to have seen it in 'real life'. Your photography is amazing!
I love the idea of the passport stamp! This is definitely on my bucket list!
Gorgeous pictures! I would love to visit here someday. It looks amazing!
This looks like a dream place to visit! So breathtaking! Oh and I love your scarf 🙂
Amazing! I'm glad to see it was as amazing as Jacob hoped it would be.