Machu Picchu is one of those special places that combines an amazing cultural, spiritual and environmental experience into a single package. Peru is a fascinating country of varying scenary (from the Amazon to the Andes)and there are many interesting sites to visit-- but no visit to Peru would be complete without a trip to Machu Picchu. There are two ways to arrive-- one is by train from Cuzco, which is what we did to save time-- and the other is by treking from various distances away along  more...