Machu Picchu. Where do I even begin?

It was an adventure unlike any other. My new friend, Maggie, and I took off by ourselves to the small pueblo of Aguas Calientes, the town located below Machu Picchu. We had no plans, place to stay, tickets, or expectations. The adrenaline, stress and excitement were all in equal parts.

First, we hopped on the Inca Rail at Ottomalatoma for an hour and a half train ride through the Peru country and a fantastic view of the Andes Mountains.

It was like magic. Aguas Calientes was a gorgeous town nestled in the heart of lucious green mountains. The next morning, we woke up at 4 a.m. to join the brave ones who wanted to climb up the mountain to Machu Picchu instead of taking the bus.

The. Hardest. Thing. I've. Ever. Done. 2,500 stairs later...

Machu Picchu at sunrise. It was better than a dream.

xo

Ani