A Salute to the Sun - A Fiesta Del Sol - Inti Raymi!

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June 26th 2010

Published: June 29th 2010

Trying desperately to catch up on this blog before my next big adventure (in the jungle!) ... Here we go: 23/06 (continued..) The colectivo from Ollantaytambo dropped us off in Plaza San Fransisco (a bit off of the tourist part of Cuzco and filled with ice cream and other food vendors) and we made our way toward our hostel. Our path was blocked by a parade that would make the thanksgiving day pa... Read Full Entry

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Mark copolo

I am a designer currently living and working in upstate NY. But this blog tracks, has tracked and will track my travels across this great big blue planet of ours. The first group of entries follows my trip through Japan, China, and India in the summer of 2007, the second group are from my semester abroad in South Africa and my travels in southern and central Africa. The third group of posts will be from a trip to Peru and Ecuador. Im updating this profile because Im about to leave for Guatemala and Belize, so look out for those! Check back every once in a while (I have no idea how often... full info

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Inti Raymi Festival!

Bringing in the priest... I think.

Inti Raymi Festival!

In case my camera's super good zoom lense fooled you, I was no where near close to this event. Tickets for those good seats were nintey dollars.

Inti Raymi Festival!

The llama laid for sacrifice to the sun god. No llamas were hurts during this sacrifice to the sun god.

Cuzco Plaza de Armas

Don't let the rainbow fool you - this flag is the Inca flag, not the gay pride flag. Lesson learned.

6th July 2010

a. june
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wow!
i'm finally catching up on some of your blogs and pictures. soooooo glad i can travel through you guys i'm having a great time, its a trip of a lifetime life all your travels are. keep safe!!!!!! love, me

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