Caught the bus back to Map I approx 8.45am. We decided to attempt Sun Gate, which is the last part of the Inka Trail. Sun Gate is where you would first see Machu Picchu if you were to do the Inka Trail. It is a pass in the mountains where the sun shines directly into the Sun Temple down in the city right on the Summer Solstice. It was a hot and humid day that started with heavy cloud and fog. We took out time had lots of rests, and enjoyed the magnificant sc...

The day started foggy in the mountain tops, apparently not a good sign for a good day. We were up early and caught the Vista Dome train to Machu Picchu. Magnificant scenery, the river beside the rail line was flowing wildly. Apparently there had been a lot of rain a few days ago. When we arrived at the Machu Picchu township it had started to rain. We were met there by our guide for the day, Julia. We all went for the half hour bus ride up the mountain to th...