This was our view from the Inca Trail for three days. Note the Incan ruins in the distance. We saw about six significant ruins before we arrived at Machu Picchu. The Inca Trail was originally used by royalty and important people as they travelled to Machu Picchu. All the other ruins were either religious sites, resting places or farms (like in this photo) for growing food for Machu Picchu. It was an incredible experience to walk in the footsteps of the Incas and feel the power of Machu Picchu drawing us towards it. Unfortunately it rained cats and dogs on the fourth day when we arrived at Machu Picchu so we weren't able to see it from the sun gate as you can on a clear day. However we were extremely grateful to have beautiful weather for the three long days of hiking by day and camping at night (wet tents...ewww).
What a beautiful country.
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