Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Machu Picchu
This morning began when the alarm rang at 3:15. A 10 minute cab ride. A 70 minute van ride. A 90 minute train ride. A 30 minute bus ride. Then I got to Machu Picchu.
The elevation in Cusco is 11,023 feet above sea level. The drive to Machu Picchu actually drops in elevation to 7900 feet above sea level. To compare with home, Provo is at 4512 Feest above sea level. People usually suffer altitude sickness. I only had a minor head ache on Sunday evening. But at no other time did I feel sick, but I did take it easy while in Cusco.
Machu Picchu was brought to the world's attention in 1911 by American Hiram Bingham. They are celebrating the 100th anniversary this year. Check out the Wikipedia entry at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machu_Picchu for more information about this amazing place.
Enjoy the photos, although being there can't compare with the picures!
This is "classic" Machu Picchu.
Huaynapicchu in the background. I climbed to the top. Check out the Wikipedia entry at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huayna_Picchu. At the gate, the sign said it would take an hour to get to the top. It took me 35 minutes. I passed 14 people and no one passed me!
The view from he top was well worth the climb up!
There are a lot of stairs to climb at Machu Picchu. I got a good workout today!
Llamas roam wide at Machu Picchu.
An Inkan archway view of Huaynapicchu.
The elevation in Cusco is 11,023 feet above sea level. The drive to Machu Picchu actually drops in elevation to 7900 feet above sea level. To compare with home, Provo is at 4512 Feest above sea level. People usually suffer altitude sickness. I only had a minor head ache on Sunday evening. But at no other time did I feel sick, but I did take it easy while in Cusco.
Machu Picchu was brought to the world's attention in 1911 by American Hiram Bingham. They are celebrating the 100th anniversary this year. Check out the Wikipedia entry at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machu_Picchu for more information about this amazing place.
Enjoy the photos, although being there can't compare with the picures!
This is "classic" Machu Picchu.
Huaynapicchu in the background. I climbed to the top. Check out the Wikipedia entry at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huayna_Picchu. At the gate, the sign said it would take an hour to get to the top. It took me 35 minutes. I passed 14 people and no one passed me!
The view from he top was well worth the climb up!
There are a lot of stairs to climb at Machu Picchu. I got a good workout today!
Llamas roam wide at Machu Picchu.
An Inkan archway view of Huaynapicchu.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Cusco, Peru, Day 2
The people. The smells. The colors. Cusco, Peru is beautiful!
The morning chat with the llama.
Flowers of Cusco
Market Day in Cusco.
Churches in Cusco
Colors of Cusco
Doors and Windows of Cusco
The morning chat with the llama.
Flowers of Cusco
Market Day in Cusco.
Churches in Cusco
Colors of Cusco
Doors and Windows of Cusco
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Cusco, Peru Day 1
I arrived in Cusco, Peru today in time to see several local performers in traditional dress. This is a very lovely city.
Lima, Peru
I atended church meetings today at the Barrio Cercado in Lima, Peru. The building is two stories with the chapel and cultural hall on the second floor and classrooms and offices on the first floor. It was the Ward Conference today.
Friday, May 13, 2011
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