Visit Machu Picchu – Peru

“And then, the path becomes wider and there is more light. I hear the voices of other people. This must be it. I made it. Some butterflies escape the knob in my stomach. I get my phone because I feel this moment would make for a nice video. As I press play, I try to speak but I’m too much out of breath from the climb, I cannot say much. I’m filming with one hand and continue to walk. And then I see it. Machu Picchu. Tears well up in my eyes. Although I feel the past 7 years of struggle flow through my body and mind, it only takes about a minute. I gather myself again and a big smile breaks through on my face. I am here! And I don’t care how crazy it is and how much the ticket and bus up to Machu Picchu costs, this moment is mine! I don’t care if I have to leave in 5 minutes or in an hour, this was 100% worth it.”

“I arrived there early morning, probably around 6 am, and it was one of the most beautiful sunrises I have ever seen. In my entire life. You can spot the difference in the light touching the ruins little by little.”