peru

machu picchu is a dream world. the fact the incans built this huge sustainable fortress at the top of a mountain in the middle of nowhere is phenomenal.if you think about how long ago they were there... 1400s or so (right?) they built a dream city for thousands of people. the kings ate fresh fish every day because they had hundreds of runners down to the river. hundreds. liza and i climbed to the top of hyuana pichu and it overlooks all of machu picchu. all of it. the steps were built to withstand infinity. our own construction in the developed world lasts a generation, or less.

are we a developed civilization if we lack structures and systems that withstand our lives? i think so...

the incans also had water filtration systems and disposal systems integrated in the mountain. machu picchu is on top of the world, the feeling of climbing everest must be close to the one i felt but with a lot less danger involved!

peru is a country full of culture, history, spanish influence and friendly people. i felt so safe in every city we visited and i loved the people. they are happy, smiling and proud of their history.

more on the great food, photos and life in buenos aires soon!