We've been, we've seen, we're weary

This is definitely a trip that would benefit from being at least 10 to 15 years younger. We have all had a fantastic day but were glad to climb aboard the train at 18:10. The journey is about 1hr 40 mins followed by a bus journey of 1hr 30. Can't wait to have a hot shower and bed before having to be up again at 6am tomorrow.

Machu Picchu was much bigger than we expected. We started off by walking to the sun gate which is more or less where the photo was taken from. It was a very very long uphill walk, all the more exhausting because it was so hot. After the sun gate we walked back down to the main area and had a thorough exploration. By 3 we had had enough so made our way back to the bus stop for the 30 min ride back to Aguas Calientes for a quick meal and wander about before the train.

To our surprise we were served an airline type meal soon after boarding and wished we hadn't stuffed ourselves with pizza earlier.

Looking forward to a 'day off' tomorrow aboard the Andean Explorer train which is run by the Orient Express. A 10 hour journey which includes drinks, snacks, a three course meal, entertainment and a break at La PlayA to stretch our legs and souvenir shop.

Looking forward to no more trekking this holiday. Remind me next year to book a holiday that is centred in one place and doesn't involve living out of a kit bag. This fortnight we will have slept in 9 different beds and whilst they have all been very nice it'll be nice to sleep in the same bed every night.

The entertainment has just started and we have the colourful character in the photo dancing up and down the aisle. After he had finished a fashion show started showing us all sorts of alpaca garments worn by the train staff. Trolley dolly one moment, fashion model the next. And we thought we were going to sleep on the journey!! zzzzzzzzzz