To infinity ... and beyond travelling !: 3. Machu Picchu, Peru.

Hey!

For my Top 3... I had my mind my best trips in South America but not the order!

I always dreamed to go to the Machu Picchu and did not expected that it would be in my twenties. After my landing in Lima, I moved on to Cuzco, the "center of the world" for the Incas.

I spent a couple of days there and decided to see the archeological sites of Pisaq and Ollataytambo to start with before getting to the famous and magical Machu Picchu.

I arrived by train late night and did not book my hostel. Met Mexicans, Spanish and Canadians (from Quebec please) and followed a group of people. Had no idea where I was going but at least I was not alone!

The hostel was creepy but I had a bed. Happiness. If you want to visit peacefully the site, go early! So I woke up at 4.30 and went downtown to catch the bus which goes up to the site. Around 100 people were already at the entrance at 6 am.

When I finally entered, the ruins were between fog and clouds. Beautiful. It gave me the impression that I was discovering for the first time Machu Picchu. It was magical and mystical in the same time.

I went directly through the ruins to the”Sun Gate” which leads to the mountain Wachu Picchu. I climbed for almost 45 minutes and when I arrived on the top, I was the 2^nd after an Argentinean "compañero".

Alone, without a bunch of tourists talking and yelling how great is it. Pure silence. The view was spectacular with the sun's shades enlightening the ruins.

I spent all day walking between the ruins and lamas while taking pictures. The best moments are in my mind but here you go. Travel and imagine!