Day 11 - Part 3

And the amazement continues…. We visited a typical cuy raising room in an ancient home. Note their grandparents’ skulls in the niches; very typical.

I will forever be amazed by the architecture, craftsmanship, and spirit here. It’s almost overwhelming.

Following the energetic train ride, Luis and I rushed (carrying our luggage) to the Ministry of Culture building. Why? Because we decided one trip to Machu Picchu isn’t enough for us. Our tickets for the main circuit 2B are tomorrow afternoon and were sold out months ago. But we want to also go to the top with circuit 1b, which is near impossible to get and booked 6 months out. It’s the one with the famous pictures. So… we read that each day, this office releases 100 tickets to people that sleep outside to be in line when they open at 6 a.m. We knew it was impossible, but we decided to try. We huffed and puffed and got there before closing at 10 p.m. And guess what?! We got 2 of the last three tickets for 9 a.m. to the top. We will go in the a.m., climb to the top, descend, then back again in the afternoon with our group to circuit 2. Might as well do it all. Time to get back in shape!!!!!! Let’s do this.

Back at the hotel in a town that won’t sleep. The energy and excitement in this town is effervescent and exhilarating. Machu Picchu, here I come.

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