3 of 3: Machu Picchu

After Matt and Edith's wedding, we left Cusco for two days for the town of Aguas Calientes to visit Machu Picchu. 

Called "City of the Incas," Machu Picchu is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Saying it was impressive is an understatement. 

Machu Picchu is thought to have been home to about 600 Incas during the 15th century. The city was abandoned by the Incas after 100 years or so and was an overgrown jungle until 1911.

                                                                Day 1 Machu Picchu:

                                                                Geoff, Brye and Eri

At the train station. Machu Picchu is on a mountain
ridge in the Urubamba Valley, which is about
50 miles northwest of Cusco, where the Andes
and the rainforest meet. 

Eri was so excited to go for a ride on Thomas the Train.

The three-hour train ride from Cusco was a lot of fun and another
good way to see more of the area. The train was comfortable and entertaining with dancing and a fashion show.

The food was really good, too.

Are we there yet? Nope, gotta take a bus, too.

It's a 20 minute bus ride from the town
of Aguas Calientes to Machu Pichu.

Entering the city with our guide.

Standing in front of Waynapicchu, which Geoff and
his brother Mark hiked the following day.

Day 2 Waynapicchu:

Geoff and Mark

                                                               Day 2 Machu Picchu:
                    Geoff, Brye and Eri with Greg, Margy, Mark, Matt, Edith and Baby Joaquin