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October 12, 2013 | in Central & South America, Travel

Having a Moment in Machu Picchu

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With all the hype surrounding Machu Picchu, it could easily be one of those overrated places that’s frustratingly uber-disappointing in real life.  Even the journey to get to Machu Picchu is slightly epic.  Whether by train (as Mr. M & I did) or by 4-day hardcore trek, you have a whole lotta time to imagine and re-imagine “Machu […]

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October 8, 2013 | in Central & South America, Travel

The Fantastical Journey to Machu Picchu

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Okay.  My Machu Picchu Fantasy circa 2008 played out something like this: I trudge the famous 4-day Inka Trail armed only with grizzled walking stick and roll of TP, and summit the Intipunku Sun Gate just in time to watch the sun rise as a majestic crown atop Machu Picchu.  [Please note: in this fantasy […]

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