At the Sun Gate
Inca Trail, Peru
Skye had a friend who was one of the first in line at the Sun Gate. We were the third group to reach it. Basically it is the spot that the park rangers patrol to keep people out of Machu Picchu during the off hours. The gate officially opens each morning at 5:30 AM. Yes, this picture was taken at about 5:10 AM.
Funny memory of the morning was when Eric, Penny, and Skye sang the theme song from Inspector Gadget. I had mentioned that at one point in my IBM career Eric suggested that I be a Penny to my boss at the time. (Penny did all the work, the Inspector took all the credit for solving the mystery.) I've learned that this is a generational allusion. I recalled the cartoon, but not the details. Paul hadn't a clue. Skye, Penny, and Eric burst into song!