In the heart of Cusco, Peru, the great Machu Picchu mountain stands at 10,111 feet. It overlooks Mayan ruins (7,972 feet) that were long ago abandoned. It is known far and wide as one of the iconic sites to visit. It ranks of the top of many bucket lists. It was certainly the top of mine. There are limited tickets allowed each day to climb Machu Picchu, the mountain, but I made sure I had one of those tickets before I visited Peru. It was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. Continue reading “I found humanity at the top of Machu Picchu”