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Machu Picchu, Peru

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    A top-down view of the typical Incan terrace.

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    Helena hanging out in the mist at Machu Picchu

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    The silhouette of what appears to be the ruins of an ancient temple in Mach Picchu.

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    Machu Picchu is located in what locals call a "cloud forest". I can see why.

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    Wearing that same Egyptian blazer in Machu Picchu... lol.

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    Helena at the top of what seems like an endless staircase.

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    Unbelievable.

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    Not even Hollywood can create this level of magic.

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    It's like a video game. You can see a couple of brave souls at the top of that ruin.

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    Carrying a 20 pound backpack around Machu Picchu ain't easy!

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    My foot at the very edge of a sheer 50-foot drop off.

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    We were looking for the sun, but were enveloped in mist instead.

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    Our first semi-clear view of the ruins.

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    Ladies and gentlemen, behold Machu Picchu!

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    A good view of the ruins and the Incan terraces.

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    Trying to do an Incan pose in front of the ruins.

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    Not even pictures can adequately describe the intrigue that captures every visitor of Machu Picchu.

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    A surreal, almost mystical shot of the ruins.

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    A bottom-up view of the terraces.

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    Me wearing a poncho in front of the great Andes mountains.

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    Machu Picchu is not for people who are afraid of heights!

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    The famous mountain that stands in front of Machu Picchu... quite humbling.

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    Terraces... and Lena!

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    Yay... the clouds are starting to go away!

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    A beautiful view of the Andes.

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    That poncho looks pretty ridiculous, but it kept me dry!

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    The mighty Andes... mo wonder the Incans worshipped the Earth.

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