Uros Floating Islands
Before beginning this new thread, a couple more tidbits about Lake Titicaca. The lake was formed millions of years … Continue reading Uros Floating Islands
Before beginning this new thread, a couple more tidbits about Lake Titicaca. The lake was formed millions of years … Continue reading Uros Floating Islands
So yesterday morning, we grin and bear it as the buses drive through the clogged Cuzco streets to … Continue reading Lake Titicaca
Cuzco is located in the Andes at an elevation of over 11,000 feet above sea level. It was the … Continue reading Cuzco
Our next day, we had the option of returning to Machu Picchu for sunrise. While most of our group slept … Continue reading Machu Picchu, Day Two – The Inca Bridge
During our tour on Day One, we were shown another example of Inca stone art…The sculpture on the right was … Continue reading Mountain Sculpture at Machu Picchu
To get to Machu Picchu, you board the Peruvian Railroad in Ollantaytambo, travel about 30 miles alongside the Urubamba River, … Continue reading Machu Picchu, Day One
Before launching into this new entry, a few follow-ups…NO, I didn’t try the guinea pig…Nobody said it was awful and … Continue reading Family Visit
Today we drove down the Sacred Valley and visited the town and ruins of Ollantaytambo. Our guide told us that … Continue reading Ollantaytambo
The Incas did not have beef or chicken as parts of their diet. While excellent at growing a variety of … Continue reading Inca Cuisine Delicasies