I got Machu Pichu´d!!!

After sandboarding in Huacachina (cant wait to post those pictures - our dune buggy driver was INSANE, catching full air several times over blind dunes), I headed down to Cuzco where we started on the trail to Machu Pichu. One bus, three taxis and 26 hours later, and yours truly was first to the top of Machu Pichu. Once we got through the gates, I headed straight for Waynupichu, which is a second mountain that overlooks Machu Pichu. I cant begin to describe the feelings that go through your mind as you stand on top of the mountain and watch the sun break through the clouds, revealing so much beauty. It is impossible to fathom how long it took to build the site. Three hours of hiking from the bottom to the top of Waynupichu, and there are hand placed stairs all the way to the top (although some are super sketchy). SOme of the structures had stairs built coming out of the side of the walls, with absolutely nothing underneath them except a lot of fresh air. You can understand how the Incas worshipped the sun, being so close to the top of the world. Hidden caves that have been carved out, a condor made of stone that was itself a small mountain, and sneaky trails up and down the side of the mountain that have persevered for thousands of years. Seeing that site truly helps one realize how small you are. It was sort of like being in the ocean in that you have no control over yourself when faced with such a powerful presence. It really was as good as people say. Unfortunately, my knees felt like they had sandpaper in them afterwards, but thanks to the owner of the hostel I am staying at, there is a remedy that involves a medicine made of many natural herbs, includeing cocoa leaves, camphor and eucalyptus. Whatever it is, Im gonna have to get some of that stuff for my personal collection. Now, where is that San Pedro...