Machu Picchu Urubamba

June 21, 2006--Urubamba, Peru Urubamba is a nice town that seems to be a base for other adventures. We had an adventure of our own yesterday. Melanie had read in her book that you could ride Paso horses, which are unique because they kick their feet ...

... a small town square and ruins at the end of the road.  These ruins are David's (our tour guide) favorite.  Although Machu Picchu is more complete, Ollantaytambo reveals more about the history of the incans.  We hiked up to the top of the ...

... change of plans. We did fly into Cusco, but decided it would be best if we went to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu prior to going to Cusco to help acclimatize ourselves to the high altitude. On Saturday, we flew into Cusco(elevation approximately ...

... you have already been walking for 5!! Of course, the porters ran down these steps like they were nothing!! The campsite was a welcome site and we now had to prepare ourselves fo an early start tomorrow (4am) for the final walk to Machu Picchu itself!!

... if you ever decide to visit. The wait at the bottom just isnīt worth it. And in any case the classic vieww of Machu Picchu is from the other side of the site. In summary then, MP is expensive, quite impressive (though frankly you could look at ...

... on sale for the happy new year; The national strike which closed down the town - and the only road between Cusco and Machu Picchu - for 2 days; The crowds at the local markets; and The very gross meat markets of Peru. Click on the images to ...

... tomorrow. I'm not sure if I will be able to update the blog tomorrow or not. The plan is to take the train around 6:30 am to Machu Picchu and spend all day there. I don't know what the internet situation is at the hotel so I may or may not update. I have ...

... - hardened salt next to the pools. Next we were off to Ollantaytambo, which is most famous for being the departure point for Machu Picchu.  Anyone going there must catch a train in this small village. Amy and I will be headed there in a couple of ...

... together stacked up like blankets, and waiting to be loaded into trailers. It is not all good here in Peru. I am within cycling distance of Machu Picchu, and the long days and mild weather make that a real option for a weekend. Of course there is ...

... through a simple trip to the milliners.  Apparently, that's why the women wear the hats even today.  I don't know whether he was winding us up or not.  Sounded good though.   The next morning, Friday, we set off for Machu picchu.

... the salt which is used for cattle licks. Tomorrow Im on the local bus again to Ollantaytambo and I might stay a coupla days before Machu Picchu. Just gotta sit and work out tonight where I wanna be for the next few days before the jungle. I have to be ...

... sun. Ollantaytambo is definitely a tourist oriented town. Many people catch the train up to one of the world's newest wonders, Machu Picchu, so the sales people there take advantage of all your needs. You can buy everything from 2GB memory sticks and ...

We arrived to Peru to sent the Christmas and the first stop was Urubamba, one of the villages close to Machu Picchu. The valley is so beautiful and green that contrast with the rest of the country. What can I say about Machu Picchu , YOU MUST VISIT!!!!! ...

... hour between lunch and dinner so to kill some time we went to an internet place and bought our train tickets to Machu Picchu.  The guidebook had recommended a restaurant which turned out to be a little depressing.  Their pizza oven was not ...