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2022 Peru

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  • Heidi Sullivan2022 PeruTraveler
    Gorgeous hotel or something in Ollantaytambo (not in our budget so not sure!)Note bottle of Cusquena beer in hand!Followers of the Captive Lord of AyabacaRide to Pisac in CollectivoPisacPisacWonderful lunch in courtyard in Pisac. "Andean Energy" included a drink from quinoa, aramanth, etc.I couldn't resist. These kids supposed to be earning money from photos were on cell phone!Pisac, main squarePisac artisan marketPisac artisan's marketCusco - I wandered in here and snapped the pic. No idea what it is!San Blas Plaza. Beautiful spot to read in the sun. Air is chilly, sun is crazy hot. and strong.

    Aguas Calientes, Cusco PARTY, Pisac

    June 19, 2022 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F

    Aguas Calientes is also known as Machu Picchu town. It's touristy, but I enjoyed it because it was clean and reminded me of the same kind of vibe as US mountain tourist town.

    Cusco is celebrating ALL month in June with parties, parades, fireworks, singing. Saturday night was a big celebration - not sure if it was Cusco's birthday or what, but the Plaza was PACKED. We read 80,000 people. It was insane and a little scary when the crowd was pushing everyone so hard (not to mention not very Covid-friendly!!!). But it was also pretty fun, with everyone in celebratory mood. The next morning we went to 8:00am Mass in the cathedral...and they were celebrating once again in the square so that it was hard to hear the priest at times. It sounded like cannon or fireworks, loudspeakers and music. We came out and it was the same thing as last week - a bunch of older guys in suits marching military style as someone announced them. One of the groups had a sign that said 1978. So I have no idea what it was all about!

    Then on to Pisac for the day Sunday, which has fantastic Incan ruins and one of the best artisan markets in the Sacred Valley. This was the trip with the dang collectivo! And now a couple more days in Cusco before returning home!    Read more

  • Heidi Sullivan2022 PeruTraveler

    Pisac - Incan Ruins

    June 19, 2022 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F

    Another spectacular ruins site, apparently the third best preserved (behind Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo) and huge! We had a gorgeous view of the mountains and valley below. So many agricultural terraces, and the houses and Sun Temple were cool. Part of the trail was a bit scary - very narrow, very high with sheer drop.Read more

  • Heidi Sullivan2022 PeruTraveler

    Peruvian Textiles - my souvenirs!

    June 23, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F

    I spent a lot of the trip looking for the perfect blankets and pillow covers! It was hard to choose - so many beautiful ones. The pillow covers were 40 soles (about $12). I bought some in Urubamba, Pisac and Aguas Calientes. I finally found the perfect blanket in Pisac. It was smaller and lighter than I had originally planned, but it was perfect. I didn't have much room in my bag, so I wore it home like a skirt! Came in handy in the Lima airport where we had to spend the night.Read more

    Trip end
    June 22, 2022
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