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Tam McTavish
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07/09/2016
The bus line starts to grow at 6 a.m.
Tam McTavish
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07/09/2016
Arriving in early morning, there is mist everywhere.
Tam McTavish
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07/09/2016
The guard house that looks out over the fields.
Tam McTavish
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07/09/2016
The steep terraces at Machu Picchu.
Tam McTavish
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07/09/2016
The farmers' quarters at Machu Picchu.
Tam McTavish
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07/09/2016
Views past roofs, now long gone, look out over the valley.
Tam McTavish
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07/09/2016
Looking out to the farmers' quarters and steep mountain terraces once used for growing at Machu Picchu.
Tam McTavish
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07/09/2016
As the day lengthens, the mist begins to rise.
Tam McTavish
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07/09/2016
The classic view of the full citadel and Huayna Picchu in the distance.
Tam McTavish
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07/09/2016
There are many tourist traps with llamas and alpacas for visitors to observe.
Tam McTavish
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07/09/2016
Tourists, of course, are everywhere. Selfie sticks and crowds are par for the course.
Tam McTavish
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07/09/2016
Walking out to the Incan Bridge.
Tam McTavish
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07/09/2016
Almost tiny looking down on the city from Machu Picchu Mountain.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
07/09/2016
Machu Picchu as seen from way across the valley.