Friday, July 25, 2008

How Incas Split the Rocks


One technique to split stones is to drill holes, place wood in the holes, and pour water. The stone will split in a few weeks. Machu Picchu, Peru.
Photo: Szeke

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Outside Machu Picchu


Machu Picchu is pleasant and interesting in the late afternoon. It gets to be a long day if you arrive at dawn.