Purple Orchid
Machu Picchu, Peru
We chose our trip timing to coincide with the start of the rainy season. Lucky for us we spent nearly two weeks in Peru and saw no rain. However, two weeks earlier there had been storms. Paul had a friend who hiked the Inca Trail and it rained every single day. I can't even imagine trying to maneuver the stone steps while wet. The upside for us is the spring flowers were starting to bloom. Another week or so and they would be out in full force. Here is one lovely example.