Cuzco and Macchu Pichu ...

We flew back to Lima and then took another 24 hour bus ride, this time through the Andes to the ancient city of Cuzco. I was particularly happy that most of this ride was after dark, so we were unable to actually see the mountain roads we travelled on. We arrived safely and our hostel was very nice.

We took the train from just outside of Cuzco to the city of Agua Caliente, at the entrance to the Macchu Pichu national park area. From there it is a 2 hour hike up the mountain to the "lost city of the Incas". It is amazing to see the Incan architecture and landscaping, with brilliant green grass under blue Peruvian skies. A beautiful walk there and back, and then took the train back to Cuzco.