Dawn break, just arrived at MP

Exploring Inca ruins and the sacred valley

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October 28th 2008
Visiting local communities in the sacred valley We visited a local community on the way to Ollantaytambo to see how they make the wool and weave the materials. They use traditional methods to dye the wool, using local plants and rocks. We spent a bit of time browsing their markets and bought a few things knowing the money goes straight to them. Ollantaytambo The journey f ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more