The First Glimpse

For six days, I followed the Inca Trail through mountain passes, cloud forests, and the scattered ruins left behind by those who once travelled these same paths centuries ago.

There were moments of exhaustion, aching legs, and long climbs that seemed to have no end. Yet every step carried the promise of what lay ahead.

Then, just after sunrise, it appeared.

For the first time, I caught sight of Machu Picchu emerging from the morning mist, perched high among the mountains.

The walk was over.

The dream that had carried me across six days of trail now stood before me.

Day 6 

On the way to Machu Picchu Peru

Peru