Day 6- The final day

Posted by Lisa on August 2nd, 2007 — Posted in Travel

Our last day of our trip we spent in Cusco and Lima. IN the morning, we got up and walked around town before our flight. Our flight from Lima to Santiago didn’t leave until 2 am, so we were able to explore a little more of Lima and went out to a terrific dinner. This trip was amazing, and I just wanted to thank my parents again for an amazing time. I had a wonderful visit with them, and can’t wait for the next.

Random pics of Cusco
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In Lima we drove around Miraflores, went to some ruins and out for a fantastic seafood dinner
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Day 5

Posted by Lisa on August 2nd, 2007 — Posted in Travel

I figure I better finish this update before Karin gets here, which should be around 3. On Saturday Steve and I decided to get up to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Luckily, my dad was feeling much better and he and my mom decided that they would go to Machu Picchu a little later. Unfortuately, it was pretty cloudy, so we didn’t really get to see the sunrise. It did get us up there nice and early, and STeve and I were able to climb up Huayna Picchu. It was a tough climb but absolutely worth it. The view from the top was spectacular. We then climbed down the back of the mountain to see the caves. Total time was about 4 and a half hours. When we were done, we went back to Aguas Clientes explored the town some, and had a nice lunch,. Then met up with the rents after their Machu Picchu trip and headed back to the train station and back to Cusco. Saturday also was the day that the new seven wonders of the world was announced (Machu Picchu being one), so there was a big party going on in the Plaza de Armas in Cusco. We did get back to town to late to go, but STeve and I walked around the Plaza de Armas where they had constructed big statues to mark the occasion.

Steve and I before the hike
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Still feeling good
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Part of the trail
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View from NOT the top
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Are we almost there?
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Getting closer…
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WE MADE IT!!!!!!
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Trail leading down to the Great Cavern also known as the Temple of the Moon
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The Temple of the Moon
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Us after the hike
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Peruvian hairless dog
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Aguas Calientes
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The train ride back
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Plaza de Armas in Cusco
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