Machu Picchu was the most amazing thing I have ever seen, besides for Saint Peter's in Rome. So far those are my two favortie things, and I think they are both wonders of the world. My friends and I here have decided that we want to visit each wonder of the world! We did a hike called Waynapicchu which was really difficult, only took a couple hours however. The hike was straight up on these old little steps that just seemed to go on forever and ever. It was so cool it was like we were hiking up into the clouds and then when we got to the top when the clouds cleared, you could see all of Machu Picchu.
Cusco was an amazing city, full of tourists. Everyone spoke english, Peru has become such a popular place to travel and study abroad. Machu Picchu brings people from all of the world. It's funny we bought a lot of cool gifts in Cusco and everytime someone was trying to sell you something they would say in English, "This is Inca, stone from Machu Picchu, stone that Incas used!" Haha how stupid do they think people are. Machu Picchu was amazing I took a nap and woke up so happy to be looking at one of the most beautiful wonders of the world.
Our next trips include Huarraz (the mountains of Peru), Nazca Lines, and the Iquitos (amazon jungle). Until those trips I am here in Lima going to my classes all in Spanish, going out and exploring Lima, and meeting new people everyday...not a bad life. Hope everyone is well, Happy Mother's Day Mom!
Besos, Nicole
