Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu was a destination that I put on my personal seven wonders of the world list a few years back.  Of course, this led to a heavy dose of anticipation as we made our way up the mountain.  Though it’s only a short 20-minute climb up to the ruined city once you disembark the shuttle bus, it is quite steep.  With each step my anticipation grew until finally I reached the top and Machu Picchu was before me.