The journey to Machu Picchu began at 5.45am when we were picked up and transported by car to the train station at Ollanta – a journey of about 90min through the Alps and descending into the valley a drop in altitude of over 1000metres. We then caught the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes another 90 minutes before the harrowing 20min bus ride up the mountain to Machu Picchu. The scenery on the way was spectacular but paled against the vista of the abandoned city.
Rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911 is this Inca masterpiece. Probably built in the 15
th century, immense blocks of stone fitting together with incredible precision form the walls of the city against the backdrop of Mount Huayna Picchu.
When you see Machu Picchu nestled between the
mountain tops it is hard to believe that it is actually lower than Cusco by
almost 1000metres
There are a lot of theories regarding why he city was built
and subsequently abandoned all within 1 century, but we will probably never
know the truth.
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