Machu Picchu, Peru

 

Even though we had seen this place a thousand times on postcards, being there was a breathtaking experience. The ruins lie on top of a steep cliff with nothing but other steep cliffs surrounding it.

Before sunrise. We almost had the whole place to ourselves...

...except for a llama or two.

The first rays of sunshine. A couple of minutes later the jacket, sweaters and scarves had to come off!

Daniel pretends he's the Inca king, waiting for his wives to serve breakfast.

What the h*ll is jack-in-the-box doing here?

The ruins from above.