Machu Picchu

  • Machu Picchu from Intipunku
    Machu Picchu from Intipunku
    The switchback road is for tourist buses to and from Aquas Calientes in the Urubamba River valley below.
    Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Machu Picchu from Intipunku
    Machu Picchu from Intipunku
    Zoomed in photo.
    Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
    2007-05-25#0242
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Huayna Picchu from Intipunku
    Huayna Picchu from Intipunku
    Zoomed in on the ruins on this mountain peak.
    Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
    2007-05-25#0243
    Larry L. Jackson
  • LJax & Debbie
    LJax & Debbie
    The obligatory photo at the Sun's Gateway at the conclusion of the 4 day hike.
    Intipunku, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
    2007-05-25#0251
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Intipunku - Sun's Gateway
    Intipunku - Sun's Gateway
    Lingering at the top until the crowds below thin out.
    Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Our Luggage to Sanctuary Lodge
    Our Luggage to Sanctuary Lodge
    We stayed at the very nice lodge adjacent to Machu Picchu, while others took the bus to down to Aquas Calientes for their hotel.
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
    2007-05-25#0261
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Machu Picchu from Intipunku
    Machu Picchu from Intipunku
    Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
    2007-05-25#0262
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Intipunku - Sun's Gateway
    Intipunku - Sun's Gateway
    Getting ready to head down to Machu Picchu.
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wall Vegetation
    Wall Vegetation
    Mostly bromeliads.
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Flower
    Unknown Flower
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • 'Winay Wayna' (Orchid)
    'Winay Wayna' (Orchid)
    Epidendrum secundum
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
    2007-05-25#0270
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fuchsia
    Fuchsia
    Fuchsia boliviana
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Flower
    Unknown Flower
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Altar above Machu Picchu
    Altar above Machu Picchu
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Spiny Whorltail Iguana
    Spiny Whorltail Iguana
    Stenocercus crassicaudatus
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
    2007-05-25#0278
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Flower
    Unknown Flower
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Looking back to Intipunku
    Looking back to Intipunku
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tomb between Intipunku & Machu Picchu
    Tomb between Intipunku & Machu Picchu
    We were told this was an important person's tomb.
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
    2007-05-25#0286
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rockwork
    Rockwork
    This rock isn't shaped like that in the ruins, but still nicely stacked.
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Llama
    Llama
    Lama glama - keeping the grass trimmed.
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hikers & Llama
    Hikers & Llama
    Lama glama
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Group & Guides
    Group & Guides
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Intipunku - Sun's Gateway
    Intipunku - Sun's Gateway
    Zoomed photo.
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
    2007-05-25#0300
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Intipunku - Sun's Gateway
    Intipunku - Sun's Gateway
    Last look back before heading to the Sanctuary Lodge for a shower, superb food, wine and a nice bed.
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Machu Picchu
    Machu Picchu
    Huayna Picchu is the tall peak behind Machu Picchu.
    Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
    2007-05-25#0302
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Phragmipedium caudatum (Orchid)
    Phragmipedium caudatum (Orchid)
    The lodge had a very nice garden where many of the local orchids were in bloom.
    Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
    2007-05-25#0304
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gongora quinquinervis (Orchid)
    Gongora quinquinervis (Orchid)
    Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
    2007-05-25#0307
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bamboo Orchid
    Bamboo Orchid
    Epidendrum bambusiforme
    Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
    2007-05-25#0308
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Orchid
    Unknown Orchid
    Maxillaria species
    Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Orchid
    Orchid
    Odontoglossum species
    Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Orchid
    Orchid
    Stelis species
    Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Orchid
    Orchid
    Stelis species
    Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Maxillaria aff nigrescens (Orchid)
    Maxillaria aff nigrescens (Orchid)
    Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
    2007-05-25#0318
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Xylobium cf elatum (Orchid)
    Xylobium cf elatum (Orchid)
    Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Orchid
    Orchid
    Epidendrum species
    Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • 'Winay Wayna'
    'Winay Wayna'
    Epidendrum secundum
    Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
    2007-05-25#0324
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ida fimbriata (Orchid)
    Ida fimbriata (Orchid)
    Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ida fimbriata (Orchid)
    Ida fimbriata (Orchid)
    Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
    2007-05-25#0326
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Flower
    Unknown Flower
    Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 25, 2007
    2007-05-25#0323
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ruins & Huayna Picchu
    Ruins & Huayna Picchu
    There is a trail (very narrow) that goes to the top of this peak.
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 26, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ruins
    Ruins
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 26, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Passage
    Passage
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 26, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Blue-and-White Swallows
    Blue-and-White Swallows
    Pygochelidon cyanoleuca
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 26, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Passage
    Passage
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 26, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Terraces
    Terraces
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 26, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ruins
    Ruins
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 26, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Temple of the Sun
    Temple of the Sun
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 26, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ruins & Huayna Picchu
    Ruins & Huayna Picchu
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 26, 2007
    2007-05-26#0348
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ruins
    Ruins
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 26, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pumasilla Mountain
    Pumasilla Mountain
    19,655 feet
    Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 26, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson