Adean women weaving

The Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo

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January 23rd 2007
That morning we left Cuzco (l´ll need to spend more time there when we get back) for the sacred valley. We stopped off at a village which was the home of most of our Inca trek porters. It was increadbly basic and very poor, but it was a typical Andean/Quechuan village. I was glad I went there as most people dont get the chance to and see what life is like for a large proportion of the populatio ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Ollantaytambo

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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