What a day! Part 3
14. März 2023 in PeruOllantaytambo is the last occupied Inca village. They are all descendants of original Inca people and choose to maintain this simpler life. It's a pretty large village with many streets running offWeiterlesen
Ollantaytambo is the last occupied Inca village. They are all descendants of original Inca people and choose to maintain this simpler life. It's a pretty large village with many streets running offWeiterlesen
After all this touring, we're ready to relax and enjoy the train ride from Ollantaytambo to Aguascalientes that will be the base for our visit to Machu Picchu tomorrow. What a funky little place!
While we had an idea what we would see today, nothing can compare to the beauty that is Machu Picchu! We boarded our bus at 8am to take us up to the entrance. Even the ride was breathtaking. AlfredoWeiterlesen
Aguas Calientes is a really interesting little town. 4500 people live here and all are for the tourism of Machu Picchu. It is lively with so many restaurants, shops, hot springs, hotels, hostels andWeiterlesen
5am pick up and we're off again! After a 2 hour drive and a nice breakfast stop, it's time to really challenge ourselves! It's a nail biting 40 min switchback ride to the base. Apparently rail guardsWeiterlesen
Alfredo started our morning with a visit to Christo Blanco, a beautiful gift from the Palestinians that is perched high above Cusco, over looking the square. From here we can see just how wide spreadWeiterlesen
Today started at the original "border" crossing, Portada de Rumiqolqa. The control for those entering the sacred valley. Anyone entering the area had to pass through here. There's also a water canalWeiterlesen
Our home for these 8 days was charming, and we'll remember how sweet Carmen was every morning. So many memories and so much history to absorb. We won't miss the horn honking though 🤪
All aboard! So much excitement boarding ... unpacking knowing it's for 18 days... hallelujah!!! The ship is so shiny and polished! The highlight for sure though is a quiet cabin with a luxurious bed!Weiterlesen
One more day in Peru. What a beautiful city Lima is. Such an interesting combination of old and new all in this big city. 27 kms of what's known as "the green coast" for its lush sea wall, also placeWeiterlesen
Reisender Typical Inca woman
Reisender Peeking through a doorway in Ollantaytambo village
Reisender Village street, narrow and cobblestoned