Peru
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Ecuador
OLLANTAYTAMBO
spectacularly beautiful place along the Urubamba River; the gorge is lined by agricultural
overlook the old town, a perfect grid of streets built by the
Incas, the only such layout remaining in Peru. We found
the scenery around the Ollantaytambo is some of the
most stunning in the region. The snowcapped mountains
that embrace this little town frame a much narrower valley
than others we have seen. Bob loved this town. While
standing below you are
surrounded by the most
amazing preci- pitous
terraced ruin of this
massive Inca fortress.
overlook the old town, a perfect grid of streets built by the
Incas, the only such layout remaining in Peru. We found
the scenery around the Ollantaytambo is some of the
most stunning in the region. The snowcapped mountains
that embrace this little town frame a much narrower valley
than others we have seen. Bob loved this town. While
standing below you are
surrounded by the most
amazing preci- pitous
terraced ruin of this
massive Inca fortress.
Lifestyle of an Ollanta Woman
| We visited the home of a local woman. She welcomed us in to see her hand made items for sale; dolls and textiles. The family home is a big open room with 3 single beds, a wood burner in the corner, sewing machine and a couple of chairs. Note the dried pig and Corn hanging from the Ceiling. Also a common consumption in Ecuador is Guinea Pig. Family homes often have many running around. The home has a tall rock fenced courtyard that opens by a single door to a town street. |
| The dolls are made of hand made material with the exception of the shoes that are cut from discarded tires. |
| Check out the things hanging on the wall. Premature Llamas, Cup holder, Spools of thread, a candle for light, Tools and on the stone shelf there are bowls of nuts and seeds often used to make the dye for the yarn. |
| This home must have had 75+ Guinea Pigs running around inside. To coax them out for a picture she sprinkled food down, yet there were still just as many under the beds and chairs. Guinea Pig is a favorite food for Ecuadorians. |
| Santiago & Bob |
Courtyard
What is he eating???
| Check out the cute Guinea Pig Tomato Helmet |
| CUSCO PAITITI RESTAURANT |
The storied capital of the Incan Empire and
gateway to the imperial city of Machu Picchu,
Cusco is one of the undisputed
highlights of South America. Stately and
historic, with stone streets and building
foundations laid by the Inca's more than 5
centuries ago. By far one of our favorite
places to date. We stayed in town at
Libertador, the very foundation of Inca ruins
used as the Hotel base. Cusco noted in 1,000
places to see before you die - A must see!
gateway to the imperial city of Machu Picchu,
Cusco is one of the undisputed
highlights of South America. Stately and
historic, with stone streets and building
foundations laid by the Inca's more than 5
centuries ago. By far one of our favorite
places to date. We stayed in town at
Libertador, the very foundation of Inca ruins
used as the Hotel base. Cusco noted in 1,000
places to see before you die - A must see!
Cusco
Along the roads as
they watch their
sheep, the local
women weave and
sell to passer-by's
they watch their
sheep, the local
women weave and
sell to passer-by's
Sacsayhuaman
Pronounced 'sac-cee woa-man' is on a hill
overlooking Cusco, the monumental
zigzagged defensive walls
of three tiers. Built mid-
15th century, some blocks
weigh as much as 300 tons.
Pronounced 'sac-cee woa-man' is on a hill
overlooking Cusco, the monumental
zigzagged defensive walls
of three tiers. Built mid-
15th century, some blocks
weigh as much as 300 tons.
Locals around Sacsayhuamman ruins
| Santiago showing fragrance of their wild black pepper |
Love the Colors !
Scenes as we traveled through the towns between Cusco and Machu Picchu including; Chinchero, Urubamba & Ollantaytambo.
