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Machu Picchu in the morning mist
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It cleared up later in the day
Machu Picchu really was as amazing as we hoped. The misty morning added to the majestic feeling of it all. It's hard to believe that the Incas could build such a beautiful city so high on top of a mountain. They even built on top of the mountain peak in the background, Huayna Picchu. We hiked to the top and were equally amazed, and scared, by the carving of steps into the shear rock face. We were awarded with amazing views from the top of the Incan world. From Huayna Picchu you can even see that the city of Machu Picchu was layed out in the form of a Condor. The Incans believed in three levels to the world: the higher world (Heaven), this world (Earth) and the lower world (Hell). They represented these with the Condor, Puma and Snake. The Incan capital, Cusco was laid out in the form of a Puma, Machu Picchu was laid out as a Condor. So some believe there might be a lost city in the form of a snake way down in the Amazon jungle.
Learning some of the Incan mythology while standing in this awe inspiring location was an experience we will never forget.
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2 comments:
I am so excited for you guys! Was it hard to get to Machu Picchu. It's on our list of "Must See Places". I have to catch up on reading your blog in the mean time, BE SAFE!
Lisa & Greg
I think that the Incas had it right, a little taste of heaven on earth--what an experience! Thanks for "taking me along" via this great medium. I am looking forward to more fantastic pictures and hearing more amazing experiences! Keep Safe and have FUN! Much love, Mom/Sandy
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