I looked it up on the History channel and this is what I learned:
"Tucked away in the rocky countryside northwest of Cuzco, Peru, Machu Picchu is believed to have been a royal estate or sacred religious site for Inca leaders, whose civilization was virtually wiped out by Spanish invaders in the 16th century. For hundreds of years, until the American archaeologist Hiram Bingham stumbled upon it in 1911, the abandoned citadel’s existence was a secret known only to peasants living in the region. The site stretches over an impressive 5-mile distance, featuring more than 3,000 stone steps that link its many different levels. Today, hundreds of thousands of people tramp through Machu Picchu every year, braving crowds and landslides to see the sun set over its towering stone monuments and marvel at the mysterious splendor of one of the world’s most famous manmade wonders."
Madeline told me she really enjoyed touring the place. Her son, Alexander, told me he enjoyed it so much he could see returning. Perhaps I need to see what's going on over in Peru my dang self!
Madeline has seen to it that the boys travel out of the USA so they can be introduced to different cultures. I sure hope they appreciate her incredible parenting. I regularly remind them that they are immeasurably blessed to have her as their mother. I mean, for the most part, she has raised them on her own. Their father passed away when they were little fellas.
Next up on their global journeys is Egypt. Who knows, maybe I'll have to join 'em!
Who knows????? :)
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