Took the train to Machu Picchu. It was the most amazing place I've ever been to. Straight up. I'm not gonna begin to go into detail about it's significance or pretend I'm an expert. Instead of Wikipediaing or Googling that shit, just add Machu Picchu to your bucket list. You won't regret it.
I hopped on the train at Ollantaytambo, which is an hour away from Machu Picchu.
The scenery the entire time was spectacular.
This is Machu Picchu.
Shot out to my wife for holding me down for years. You can't be a king without having a queen.
Walked a hour up from Machu Picchu to the Sun Gate to get some perspective.
Went all the way back down, then around the mountain to find the sketchiest bridge ever. Original Inca trails. Crazy.
And before you even get to that bridge you need to sign the book of death.
Hot chillin'.
Now time for some scenic shots.
I sat here in and out of thought. For awhile. It was at this moment I knew everything I was supposed to do in life. I have never been more sure of anything; REBEL8 will change the world.
Is that too deep for you? I'm just spittin' it from the heart. This is not just a business. This is my life. REBEL8 is personal. And you're part of it! Much love.
I'm gonna be hitting some cuts for a minute with no internet access. We'll catch up in a week. Until then, be safe and spread the 8!
Left Cusco and made the 1-hour drive to the Urubamba Sacred Valley.
One thing I noticed of current Peruvian building is that they use extra-long vertical rebar and just leave it. I believe it is done this way to make adding a second floor or additional room a lot easier and cheaper.
I've lost count of the number of wild dogs in Cusco. They are everywhere.
Not a bad view.
Welcome to Urubamba.
Taxi .
Work horse.
Arrived at my hotel and was immediately drawn to these masks.
When I visit a new place I end up walking a lot. There is no better way to understand new cities then hitting each and every alley way. Or at least I have yet to find a more suitable, enjoyable, and thorough way.
Quite similar, but still very different.
I've seen this done in a few spots. Maybe they don't have access to barbed wire or razor line. Or maybe they just prefer recycling. The result is all the same: don't fucking climb this wall.
One thing I've noticed everywhere in Cusco is that all the signage is done in stencil. Even the actual government-sanctioned road signs.
If you didn't click the link from yesterday's blog post, here is the Summer '12 lookbook (only smaller images). Shot a few days ago in sunny San Francisco by Tatum Mangus. No digi, all film.
