Lima to Cuzco
Leaving Lima and its tree lined avenues, misty mornings and mad drivers for Cuzco.
Cuzco the ancient capital of the Inca empire. On route to the Sacred Valley we first stopped to see llamas and alpacas and a demonstration of weaving and how they spin the alpaca wool and dye it the most wonderful colours with natural dyes.
Our next stop was to Chinchero where we were 3700 metres altitude and I could really feel it. Amazing views over the valley. It has a well preserved Inca wall. Most of the roofs in the village have two bulls with a cross, which is to bring good luck.
The tour continued onto Ollantaytambo, a small town built around a preserved Inca fortress. The ruins include temples which reveal amazing masonry skills. We all walked to the Sun Temple at the top of the ruins reached by many, many treacherous steps.
Staying the night at Casa Andina, Valley Sagrado, on the move again tomorrow.
Looks stunning and looks like you are with a good group of people x
Oh my goodness. Memories that I had completely forgotten about, Those steps !! I took one look at them and said” nah” to the family but they were not having it. I made it and was so glad that I did.