The Land of the Incas

Peru - Oct. 2016

It was a tremendous pleasure to return to Peru. This visit was part of an extended trip to South America that also included the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador. I was on the trip as a representative of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. We visited parts of historic Lima, and of course, many ancient Incan sites including Machu Picchu. This was my second time there, and it is just as stunning as the first time I saw it.

The Andes mountain range.	The classic view of Machu Picchu, one of the most remarkable places on Earth.	Machu Picchu shrouded in clouds. We did an early morning hike to the sun gate, along the Inca Trail. The clouds parted for us perfectly.

A Llama, grazing on the grass on the steep terraces at Machu Picchu.	There were quite a few chinchillas hoping around the ancient city. They would occasionally stop and pose for our cameras.	Life finds a way. A flower, sprouting out from between the tiny cracks in the stonework at Machu Picchu.

A Peruvian woman displaying her remarkable weaving skills.	Peruvian man and his horse.	Traditional dress, as seen in Cusco.

The Incan ruins of Olayantaytambo.	Snow-capped high peaks of the Andes.	The scenery in Peru is diverse and spectacular.

Layers of mountains in the Andes.	Your Truly, At Machu Picchu

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