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Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/20/2016
Looking down at the main concourse of Machu Picchu on the way back down the trail. You can see how two people walking abreast might find this quite narrow.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/20/2016
Toward the top, the trail narrows a great deal, becoming rather exposed.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/20/2016
Looking down at the citadel.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/20/2016
The final stretch of stairs.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/20/2016
At the summit, there is a small hut that offers a small amount of shelter when the weather is bad.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/20/2016
The summit itself is very crowded and fairly narrow.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/20/2016
Looking down at the citadel.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/20/2016
Machu Picchu peeking through the clouds from across the valley.