Peruvians out of luck
Having just returned from a trip to Peru, I would agree Machu Picchu is a spectacular sight and should be included in the new seven wonders of the world (“List of marvels — revised,” July 6).
Missing at Machu Picchu, however, were Peruvians. Unfortunately, the reality for a majority of the Peruvians is that they cannot afford to visit this incredible site, and my sense is as popularity grows so too will the cost for admission.
Machu Picchu in the future may become a site only the most wealthy of the country can visit and that’s a shame.
Art Pacheco, Denver
well at least you can add your self to someone to is adding to the rising cost by advertising it.
Posted by on August 2, 2007 05:11 AMBoo-hoo.
Posted by on August 2, 2007 06:25 AMThen you should immediately divest yourself of all goods, housing and assets and take all your cash down there and start passing it out.
There, feel better?
Was your post just a post to make you feel better in a stream of consciousness way or was there actually a point? Are we all supposed to now send cash to Peru? Are we supposed to arrange donkey rides to MAchu Pichu for an impoverished Peruvian? What?
Posted by Dravur on August 2, 2007 07:04 AMIf we would just let Peruvians trade with the U.S. (with their national product...cocaine) there would be alot more money in Peru. Selfish Americans and their damned drug war!
Posted by on August 2, 2007 08:57 AMIf this is true, then Peruvians have no one but their own government to blame.
Posted by karen on August 2, 2007 10:20 AM