People lined up to enter the site

People queuing up to catch the 20 minute ride down curving roads back to town

Relaxing after our glorious second day at Machu Picchu (just out of view of all the people waiting to get in and/or on the public bus)

REALLY relaxed, having just had another one of those complimentary massages!

Ditto for John

Ditto for Jeff...

Took our luxurious bus down the winding road to the private Hiram Bingham train that would take us back to Cusco, the ancient capital of The Inca Empire, 12,000' above sea level. This time an elegant dinner would be served on board.

Checked into The Belmond Hotel Monasterio, a former monastery and national monument dating from 1592, combining its centuries-old charm and ambience with luxury hotel service.

Yet another unbelievable example of the skills employed by the Incas to build walls without mortar

In this instance, they created an amphitheater for festivals still being held today

The notches show how these humongous boulders were lifted

Our guide shows the skill it took to "round" the corners (as well as how high the walls were)

Once again, notice the artistry of the curved rock

Into a small cave that holds a shrine

Our newest Hat Lady...

..and friends (yes, they're real, too)

Overlooking Cusco...

...and its prominent soccer field