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Day 4: Machu Picchu

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Its ridge location could have made water supply difficult, but in fact Machu Picchu is in a saddle between higher points so there are at least options. Diverting the stream in the background would be one.
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Day 4 picture © Mike Anderson 2007 08:30-12:30
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