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To help adjust to the altitude, everyone drinks Coka-Tea to get the blood flowing. The tag line for the tea is "No Es Droga" or it's not a drug. This stuff would sell well here, it's like the Red Bull of teas! Drink too much and you'll never sleep. No, I didn't risk bringing any back. Our arrival at Machu Picchu was quite impressive and we had every opportunity you could ever want for scenic photos without hundreds of tourists. During peak season, 3000 people per day arrive at Machu Picchu. I can't even imagine how they all get around each other on some of the trails.

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  1. Homer Simpson6:41 PM

    Very nice photos. I feel like I was actually there!

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