27 Hours Across Peru: From Machu Picchu ️ to Alien Mysteries
it's like watching a story unfold from a distance every time we go somewhere new it's a peaceful kind of energy you like and the best karaj Champion fromes the mountains in the sky are in constant conversation glad for the break but fully aware of the long road still ahead Birds animals people and a bunch of lines and shapes stretching across miles of barren land these are the famous nascal lines made by the nasca civilization over 2 ,000 years ago wow I wasn't expecting this it's hard to believe we're actually leaving this place it feels like we've barely scratched the surface I know what you mean there's something about these ruins like they're holding Secrets will never fully understand it's like we're leaving a part of ourselves behind you always say that about places we visit but it's true here there's something ancient something alive still like these walls have memories of their own it's strange isn't it we come to see a piece of history but instead it feels like history is watching us the train station was a cool blend of old and new you'd see these ancient weathered stone walls that gave a glimpse into the past right next to newer signs and seating for the endless wave of Travelers coming through and there were little touches that made this place feel truly unique like small shrines hidden in Corners with flowers and candles left by locals the Smoky Scent of a nearby vendor grilling and pinatas added to the vibe mixing local flavor with the buzz of Tourism it was a spot where tradition met the present and it was magical we wo through the crowd looking for a quiet spot to chill and wait for our train all around us were Travelers backpacks strapped on faces sunburned and tired from days on the trails they looked worn out but had this shared excitement in their eyes Machu Picchu seemed to bring together people from every corner of the world and being part of that crowd made us feel connected to something bigger than just a place I'm not sure I'm up for another hike back my legs are still feeling every step of the Trek here I couldn't agree more the train sounds like the perfect way to end this part of our adventure ready for the train yay ready let's go make more memories besides we'll get to sit back and actually enjoy the view this time no more worrying about every step or slipping on a rock yeah I like the idea of that it'll give us a chance to reflect on everything we've seen so far the journey feels different when you're not the one making every step happen it's like watching a story unfold from a distance and maybe my legs will finally forgive me for all that climbing ha mine too I think they've had enough Adventures for the week but I wouldn't trade that trick for anything everywhere we do the across from us set our travel companions for the journey a warm friendly Chilean family also heading back to Cusco after their own adventure to Machu Picchu we exchanged polite smiles and soon a conversation bloomed they introduced themselves as a family of four a mother a father their 13-year-old daughter and a little boy of about four who clung to his dad with sleepy eyes the daughter who proudly mentioned she was a karate champion spoke a bit of English and quickly became our Bridge of communication she shared stories of their travels her karate tournaments and her younger brother's fascination with trains her parents added their own stories telling us about their Hometown in Chile and their love of Family Adventures they had a warmth and kindness that made it feel as though we'd known them much longer than just a few minutes the views the challenge the feeling of standing there at the top of the mountain it was all worth it absolutely but it's also nice to know we have this comfortable option now it feels like the perfect ending like the mountain is saying you've earned your rest take it there's a reverence here that's hard to explain it feels like they're not just praying they're conversing with the land it's almost like they can hear the mountains speaking back do you think they feel the same connection we do I don't know if we could ever feel it in the same way we're visitors strangers they're part of this land it's in their blood but standing here watching them I feel something like the Earth is humming beneath my feet I feel it too there's a weight here but it's not heavy it's grounding like the mountain is pulling us closer trying to keep us here maybe we're not supposed to leave maybe the mountain has other plans or maybe we'll just carry this place with us wherever we go a little piece of its Spirit tucked away inside us do you think we'll ever come back here I hope so but even if we don't I feel like this place will stay with us we'll carry it wherever we go do you ever feel that way about other places we've been some more than others this place definitely the air feels different here doesn't it like every breath is a reminder of how much history these mountains have seen sometimes I wonder if we're even worthy of witnessing it yeah it makes you feel small in a good way like all the little problems we stress over don't really matter in the grand scheme of things exactly maybe that's why I don't want to leave being here it's easy to forget about all the chaos back home it's peaceful isn't it I'll miss this quiet there's a different kind of Silence in these mountains it's full not empty it's strange isn't it we come to see a piece of history but instead it feels like history is watching us maybe we're not supposed to leave maybe the mountain has other plans or maybe we'll just carry this place with us wherever we go a little piece of its Spirit tucked away inside us do you think we'll ever come back here I hope so but even if we don't I feel like this place will stay with us we'll carry it wherever we go do you ever feel that way about other places we've been some more than others this place definitely the air feels different here doesn't it like every breath is a reminder of how much history these mountains have seen sometimes I wonder if we're even worthy of witnessing it yeah it makes you feel small in a good way exactly maybe that's why I don't want to leave being here it's easy to forget about all the chaos back home it's peaceful isn't it I'll miss this quiet there's a different kind of Silence in these mountains it's full not empty it's like the Silence has stories to tell if you listen close enough I wish we had more time to listen we'll have to come back maybe one day we'll be the ones telling story stories about this place I'd like that it's so quiet now isn't it almost as if the mountain itself is saying goodbye yeah I'm glad we decided to walk back it gives us time to really soak it all in I'll miss this a different kind of piece here it's the kind that follows you around seeps into your bones I was just thinking that it's hard to explain but it feels like the mountain is alive like it's watching us leave wondering if we'll return I think it knows we'll be back people don't just forget places like this it has a way of calling you back doesn't it I feel that it's like a soft pull even if we don't realize it I think this place will always be tugging at our hearts trying to bring us back do you think the people here feel that too the ones who live here the ones who stay I wonder if they ever feel like they need to leave or if the mountains pull is too strong for them to go anywhere else I think it's different for them they don't feel the pull the way we do because they're already part of this place it's not something external calling to them it's in their blood for us it's like we're visitors trying to connect with something so much bigger than ourselves maybe that's why it feels so profound we're Outsiders and yet we're allowed to experience this even if just for a moment it's humbling really I guess that's what travel is in a way we're always Outsiders always just passing through but every now and then we find a place that feels like home even if it's not where we're from it's funny I feel like I'll miss the smell of this place too the coffee the fresh bread even the Mountain Air it's true every little thing here feels so unique like it belongs to this exact moment it's hard to imagine ever finding a place that smells like this again and yet I think that's why it feels so precious it's fleeting like everything else I think that's what makes travel special every place leaves its own little Mark on you you don't realize it at first but then weeks or months later something will remind you of it a smell a taste a sound and suddenly you're right back here that's why I don't think we ever really leave the places we visit they stay with us in those little memories yeah even when we're back home I think this place will come back to us in unexpected ways maybe when we're drinking coffee on a cold morning or walking through a quiet street we'll remember this moment oh that's what makes leaving so hard isn't it you know you're walking away from something you'll never fully get back you can't recreate this exact moment no matter how much you try but maybe that's the beauty of it it's temporary but that's what makes it meaningful if we stayed here forever would we appreciate it as much Maybe not maybe the act of leaving is what gives this place its magic I'm going to hold on to these tickets forever they're not just tickets they're reminders of everything we felt here you think the next place will feel like this or is this kind of connection something you only find once in a lifetime I think every place has its own magic it's not about finding the same feeling it's about discovering something new something different but equally special that's a good way to look at it I guess that's what keeps us moving isn't it the idea that there's always more to discover more to feel yeah the world is too big too full of wonder to ever stop exploring same here Costco is waiting but for now I just want to enjoy the ride you can already feel the difference can't you the train is smoother quieter it's like the world outside is moving slower now giving us time to take it all in yeah I love watching the scenery change bit by bit the mountains the rivers The Villages it all feels like it's telling a story do you ever wonder what life is like for the people who live out here the ones we see in The Villages tending to their crops going about their day-to-day lives all the time I think that's one of the most fascinating parts of traveling imagining what it's like to live in the places we visit we're just passing through but for them this is home I wonder if they see the same Beauty we do or if it's just normal to them yeah I guess when you live somewhere long enough it becomes part of the background but I hope they still appreciate it even if it's just in little ways I hope so too I like to think that places like this with their natural beauty and history have a way of keeping people grounded reminding them of how special it is to be here look at those Peaks it's like the clouds are reaching down trying to touch them yeah the way the Mist clings to the Rocks it's like the mountains in the sky are in constant conversation it's so different from the mountains back home there's a wildness here something ancient and Untamed it makes you feel so small doesn't it but in a good way like all the things we worry about don't really matter in the grand scheme of things out here it's just nature doing its thing like it has for thousands of years I was thinking the same thing I love love that feeling the way travel can make you realize how vast and complex the world is it puts everything into perspective and the best part is it's not just about seeing new places it's about understanding that there's always more to learn more to experience every place changes you in some way even if you don't realize it right away I've noticed that about you every time we come back from one of these trips you're a little different maybe more thoughtful more in tune with yourself I like that that's the best part of traveling together we get to watch each other grow I feel the same way about you every time we go somewhere new I see a new side of you ha well I like to think these places bring out the best in me or maybe it's just being with you in places like this the scenery's changing again it's like the mountains are giving way to something softer gentler yeah it's like we're moving out of the wild and into something more settled I wonder what life is like in those little Villages they seem so isolated but at the same time there's probably a sense of community that we don't get in bigger cities I always wonder about that too what it's like to live somewhere so far removed from everything I bet there's a kind of peace that comes with it but also challenges we can't even imagine it makes me think about what we value in life you know we're so used to convenience to everything being just a click or a drive away but here they have to work for everything it's a different kind of life but I bet it's fulfilling in its own way definitely I think there's something really beautiful about that about living simply close to the land it must give you a sense of purpose being so connected to the things that sustain you maybe one day we'll try it just for a while living somewhere like this away from the noise and distractions what do you think that sounds like an adventure of its own I don't know if we could handle it long term but it would be interesting to try I'd love to see how it changes us who knows maybe we'll end up loving it so much we won't want to go back after a while we had to switch from the train to a bus that just how the route goes from Machu Picchu to Costco we chatted and took in The beautiful landscape around us but when it was time to part it felt unexpectedly hard signaling the end of our time with the family savoring every moment together promising to keep in touch and maybe meet again someday as the train slowed near a small town we exchanged contact information the daughter and her little brother waved the father gave us a warm hand shake and the mother pulled us into a gentle hug and disappeared into the crowd their smiles lighting up their faces as they stepped off the train saying goodbye was never easy as the train carried us closer to Cusco but I knew this was just one of many connections we'd make along the way okay let's go let's go oh you got the coffee oh yeah you want t s Lanka T you like Sri Lanka T you like it oh yeah the youngest karate champion from Chile and the best karate champion fromes chly and the best Papa Cana Cana canilla Cana cinon cinon yeah you want cinnamon [Music] CH she likes that [Music] hair that's a traditional dress oh yeah oops settling back into my seat I felt a Bittersweet mix of emotions lingering in the moments we had shared adding something special to our journey in a way I hadn't expected a part of me stayed with that family back to reality I guess but it doesn't feel like the end does it more like a new beginning yeah I feel that too coming back to Cusco doesn't feel like the end of the journey it's like we're in the middle of something bigger maybe that's what travel does it keeps you moving keeps you curious it's true every time we visit a new place it opens up more questions more possibilities it makes you want to keep exploring to see what else is out there and even though we're leaving this place I feel like it's going to stay with us for a long time maybe forever yeah I think so too it's strange how different the city feels now after everything we've seen Costco was beautiful before but now it feels deeper somehow I know what you mean it's like we've peeled back a layer of the city after being out in the mountains seeing those ruins it makes this place feel more connected to everything around it and yet it feels like we're seeing it with new eyes like everything we experienced out there has changed the way we see this place I'm excited to see how the landscape changes as we head down toward the coast it's like we're crossing from one world into another that's the beauty of Peru isn't it one minute you're in the mountains the next you're by the Sea it's such a diverse country and we've only seen a fraction of it and I think that's true for most places we visit there's always more to explore more to discover that's why I love traveling you never really see the whole picture you just get glimpses of it yeah and every Glimpse is worth it look at those Cliffs it's like the Earth just drops away it's beautiful but kind of terrifying at the same time yeah it's wild you don't really get Landscapes like this back home there's a rawness to it like the land is still forming still shaping itself I love that about South America Everything feels so alive here like the land itself is part of the story it's not just the backdrop it's a character in its own right yeah you're right the Landscapes here aren't just something to look at they shape the way people live the way they build their lives it's humbling isn't it it really is and it makes me grateful to be able to see it to be part of it even if just for a little while even if just for a little while it feels good to stretch I didn't realize how long we'd been sitting until I got off the bus yeah and look at that view even in the middle of a long bus ride we get to see something incredible Peru really knows how to keep surprising us this was a good idea I know it's a long ride but it's giving us a chance to see parts of the country we wouldn't otherwise exact it's all part of the experience and who knows maybe this bus ride will be one of the highlights of the trip just because it's so different from what we usually [Music] do maybe there's something about being on the road like this that makes you feel connected to everything around you it's like you're part of the landscape part of the journey itself thanks for doing this with me I know it's not always easy but I wouldn't want to experience any of this without you it's amazing isn't it how travel changes your perspective on things we're the same people who walked through these streets a few days ago but it feels like we've grown somehow that's the magic of it I think the first travel agency we visited was a small simple place with a wooden sign above the door and posters of far off places covering the windows inside brochures lined the walls promoting trips to Machu Picchu the Amazon and Peru's beautiful Coastline a young woman greeted us with a warm smile her eyes lighting up with curiosity she quickly typed on her computer looking for options there are flights from Lima she said cheerfully but they're a bit pricey right now when she showed us the price our excitement dimmed a little it was more than we'd expected a reminder that last minute plans sometimes came with a cost thanking her we moved on to explore other options the next agency was just around the corner with a more modern look and a Sleek counter a middle-aged man with glasses greeted us his manner friendly but professional he too checked for flights typing quickly as he searched for the best route after visiting a few more agencies it became clear that a direct flight to Lima was out of our budget each time we asked prices seemed to climb and flights became fewer the excitement of travel slowly shifted to a rising uncertainty I glanced at my husband his expression reflecting my own concerns we both realized we'd have to consider another plan we took a moment to think it over what if we take a bus back to he suggested the idea didn't thrill me after all we just spent hours on a train and the thought of a long bus ride wasn't exactly inviting but as we weighed the pros and cons it started to make sense a bus would be much cheaper and once we reached Lima we'd have more flexibility to find affordable flights this town has its own charm doesn't it I love how every corner has something colorful and unique the buildings the flowers even the people Everything feels alive here it's vibrant in a way that feels effortless nothing is trying too hard but it all just works it's like the town has its own Rhythm a slow steady beat that everyone follows I like that it's a peaceful kind of energy not rushed like back home it feels like time moves differently here maybe that's why I'm not in a hurry to leave yeah I get that it's like the mountain and the town are in sync both of them telling you to slow down take your time we don't get that back in the city there it's all about deadlines and getting things done quickly maybe that's why places like this feel so special they remind us that it's okay to slow down to just be in the moment without worrying about what comes next yeah I think we could all use a bit more of that you know I think that's one of the best parts about travel together we get to see these places experience them in different ways and then reflect on it all later it's like the journey doesn't end when we leave the place it stays with us keeps growing exactly the memories become stories and the stories become part of who we are even when we're back home we'll carry pieces of these mountains with us it feels like we're closing a chapter doesn't it but I'm excited for what's next at the bus terminal we asked about the next bus to Lima the clerk at the counter told us there was one departing that evening a long journey that would stretch through the night and into the next day it wasn't the most comfortable option but it was affordable and would get us where we needed to go we bought our tickets feeling a sense of relief knowing we had a plan even if it meant facing a challenging 20-hour ride so this is it a 20-hour bus ride to Lima I guess we're in for a long one haha yeah but at least it's not another hike and besides the buses here are supposed to be pretty comfortable I'm looking forward to just sitting back and watching the scenery Roll by who knows what kind of views we'll get along the way H I'm looking forward to that too it'll be a different kind of Journey I'm ready for something a little more relaxing even if it is a long ride just think of it as part of the adventure the journey to Lima is just as much a part of this trip as everything we've done so far and we've never been ones to take the easy route have we that's true if we wanted easy we'd probably be lounging on a beach somewhere but this this is more us look at them I love how connected people seem here it's like Community is woven into everything they do yeah there's a sense of closeness that's hard to find in bigger cities everyone seems to know each other or at least they act like they do it's refreshing that's one of the things I love most about traveling you get to see how people live in different parts of the world how they connect with each other it makes you realize there's more than one way to live you know definitely it's like every place we visit adds another layer to our understanding of the world you can't really understand what life is like in these places until you see it for yourself and once you do it changes you every place we've been has left its mark on us in some way well I guess we're about to add LMA to that list not bad right these seats look pretty comfortable yeah this isn't bad at all I think we'll survive the 20 hours and we've got snacks so we're good snacks are always the most important part I'm ready to just sit back and enjoy the ride let's see what Peru looks like from the comfort of a bus as night fell the scenery outside our window transformed the vibrant greens of The andian Valleys faded into shadows and the mountains loomed dark and imposing against the sky above a vast blanket of stars stretched endlessly reminding us of the wide world beyond our small rattling bus occasionally the glow of a distant Village broke through the darkness small pockets of life in an otherwise silent landscape inside the lights were dimmed and the passenger settled into a calm hush I leaned my head against the window searching for a comfortable position to catch some sleep the road was rough each bump pulling me from the edge of rest but I tried to make the best of it beside me my husband sat with his eyes closed though his uneven breathing revealed he was awake too we shared a quiet tired smile a wordless acknowledgement that this was all part of the adventure around midnight the bus paused at a small roadside stop passengers got out to stretch and some wandered to a tiny Kiosk for snacks and drinks the air was cool and I shivered as I stepped outside glad for the break but fully aware of the long road still ahead we grabbed a few snacks some water and returned to our seats settling in once more with a fresh sense of determination as the bus rolled into NASA the first light of dawn illuminated the desert landscape casting a soft glow over the vast open stretches of sand and sparse vegetation in the distance faint Mountain outlines added to the surreal beauty of the scene we had arrived later than planned around 7:00 a.m. instead of 5:20 a.m. but the delay felt insignificant now that we were so close to our destination it's incredible I've seen pictures of the nascal lines before but standing here seeing them with my own eyes it's something else entirely I know from up here they almost look too perfect to be real it's hard to believe that people created these and that they've lasted for so many centuries it feels like looking at a message left behind by a forgotten civilization it's like they're trying to tell us something but we'll never fully understand and there's so much mystery here I wonder what it was like for the people who made them what they were thinking what they were hoping to communicate yeah some say they were for religious purposes others think they were an offering to the gods or even some kind of astronomical calendar whatever it was you can feel the significance of it can't you like we're standing on sacred ground exactly it feels like a place that holds secret ancient ones that are buried deep in the earth I wish we could know more but maybe part of the magic is in not knowing maybe that's what makes it feel so [Music] Timeless look at how precise they are it's amazing to think that these lines were created without modern tools the people who made them must have had such a deep understanding of geometry of the land itself yeah and the scale of it all is mindblowing to think they created these massive figures ones you can't even appreciate fully unless you're looking at them from above it's like they knew they were making something that would Outlast them something meant to be seen from the heavens do you ever wonder what they would think if they knew we were standing here all these centuries later marveling at their work I think they'd be proud they built something that has stood the test of time I bet they hoped future Generations would see it even if they couldn't have imagined how we'd be able to to fly over it and capture pictures yeah it's amazing to think that we're part of their story now part of the Legacy they left behind we're just one chapter in a much longer history all right so picture this you're flying over this stretch of desert in Peru and suddenly below you massive ancient designs start popping out of the sand Birds animals people and a bunch of lines and shapes stretching across miles of barren land these are the famous nascal lines made by the NASA civilization over 2,000 years ago they were drawn so large that you can only fully see them from above almost like they were designed for someone in the sky to admire but who exactly some of these geoglyphs are over 1,000 ft long you'll spot a hummingbird with outstretched Wings a monkey with a curly tail and a spider looking like it's mid crawl each figure is made simply by scraping away the top layer of reddish stones to reveal lighter soil beneath so they're not actually drawn but carved into the Earth with the dry desert climate keeping them preserved for centuries and here's where it gets super mysterious nobody really knows why they were made or who exactly they were meant for there are tons of theories one popular one is that they had a religious purpose maybe some kind of offering or communication with the gods imagine the nasca people looking up at the stars and wanting to talk to their deities what better way than to create huge IM Imes that can only be fully appreciated from above another theory suggests the lines acted as some kind of ancient calendar maybe the NASA used the lines to track the stars or Seasons which was super important in a desert where rain was a big deal for survival or maybe the lines were part of rituals people could have walked along them in a ceremonial procession to honor the gods or ask for water there's a theory too that they might have been part of a rain dance a hopeful call for water in one of the driest plac places on Earth and then there's the alien Theory yep some people think the nascal lines were made as signals for extraterrestrials this idea has led to some wild speculation that ancient people were trying to communicate with beings from outer space While most Scholars don't buy into this the alien angle has kept the mystery alive and added to the nasca lines appeal for everyone from archaeologists to conspiracy theorists today the nascal lines are a UNESCO world heritage site and a bucket list spot for anyone visiting Peru people fly over them every day marveling at the size detail and precision of these ancient artworks it's like looking at a message from the past that we still can't quite read were they a message to the gods an astronomical map or just a way for the NASA people to leave their mark on History whatever they are the nasca lines are a beautiful mystery waiting for someone to unlock their secrets pretty surreal huh by the time the bus finally arrived at the LMA terminal it was well into the morning and the city was fully Alive cars honked in the busy traffic Street vendors called out and the hum of City Life filled the air after hours on the road the noise felt overwhelming but strangely refreshing a stark reminder that we were back in the buzz of civilization after the quiet Solitude of our journey we stepped off the bus our bodies sore and stiff from the long ride exhaustion weighed on us like a heavy blanket but beneath it was a deep sense of relief we had made it to Lima after hours of dust discomfort and Restless moments and we were just a step away from the Comforts we'd been craving the city's warmth washed over us as we stood outside the terminal and I closed my eyes briefly letting the sun soak into my skin as soon as we could we hailed an Uber grateful for the chance to sit in a clean air conditioned car with smooth seats the drive-through Lemma was a blur of colors and sounds we passed bustling markets towering buildings and crowded sidewalk there was a rhythm to the city a vibrant pulse that felt alive I looked out the window taking it all in even as my mind drifted toward the thought of rest we made it I can't believe we're finally in Lima after hours of watching the landscape change it's almost surreal to be here yeah it feels like a whole new world compared to where we've been the air is different the energy is different everything is more alive faster definitely a change of pace from the mountains and the quiet desert it feels big like there's a lot waiting for us here that's the thing about big cities isn't it you never know what's around the next corner I'm ready to dive in Lima feels different from the other parts of Peru we've seen doesn't it it's so much more urban you can really feel the mix of old and new here yeah it's like the city is a bridge between Peru's past and its future I mean youve got all these modern buildings and then you turn a corner and there's a centuries old church or a Colonial Square it's like the city's wearing all its layers at once that's one of the things I love about cities like this they're alive with history but also always evolving I can already feel the pulse of it even from here wow I wasn't expecting this Lima is a city by the sea but standing here it feels like something out of a postcard look at that view yeah I wasn't expecting it either I knew Lima was Coastal but seeing the ocean right there stretching out endlessly it's something else I think we're going to enjoy staying here for a few days this feels so different from the rest of our trip from the Andes to the desert and now this Lima has its own charm doesn't it yeah it's like we've stepped into a completely different country even though we're still in Peru I love how every place we've been so far has shown us a a different side of the country hey there if you love this video wait until you see 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