There and Back

Machu Picchu, Peru, 2013: We traveled by bus up to Machu Picchu and started hiking through this majestic world wonder. We learned that the Incans built this structure, and it was kept so intact and hidden from the Spanish conquerers because of its isolation from other cities. I thought it was interesting that Machu Picchu was not actually a 'normal' city- it was actually occupied by teachers, students- it was so prestigious (like the Harvard of Incan times).