(RECENTLY) UNCOVERED RUINS
Like standing on the Great Wall and being amazed to find yourself there, Machu Picchu is one of those areas that can overwhelm you. Visually stunning, historically significant, and did I mention I'm standing in the middle of it? The black & white photographer in me goes wild. I do also take several color shots.While heading up, two of us decided to hike out to the Inca drawbridge. Someone coming from that area tells us it is only five to ten minutes to reach it. After twenty minutes of hiking a slippery path along the edge of a steep canyon wall, I consult my Lonely Planet guide to find that it is indeed a twenty minute hike. Another five or so minutes and we finally reach the bridge.
Several camelids can be found around the Hut of the Caretaker of the Funerary Rock. As the crowds are beginning to grow, I take a few more elevated shots then head down for some close-ups in color and black & white that cut out the tourists. Along with the crowds comes the heat, so I soon head back into town. Before leaving, I do get my passport stamped.
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