David Matusiak – American Traveler & Photographer – Images from the past 40 years
Each view of Machu Picchu in person is spectacular and inspiring. It was often difficult to pick (out of many) images to demonstrate this feeling. I felt like this view from up on high looking down on the walls and mountains conveyed the scene well.
As hundreds of tourists walked and explored in many directions, there were several wild animals meandering about snacking on grass or lying down for a rest. I was about six feet from this big guy and he did not seem to mind (let alone notice) me at all. More intricate tiered stonework in the background.
Hiram Bingham was the adventurer who chose to lead the expedition to locate a lost city in the clouds. A while later and with the help of several local guides, he was able to discover the lost city of Machu Picchu with nature beginning to reclaim it. This pioneering effort led to efforts to preserve… Continue reading Homenaje a Hiram Bingham plaque