I am writing this from the beautiful city of Cusco... an amalgamation of tumbling down houses, colonial architecture and Inca buildings. The streets are full of hawkers, eager to sell you the touristy things; hats, gloves, dolls, cigarettes...anything and everything. The weather is cold but the sun is strong. I have fallen in love with the place. We arrived early afternoon into the Capital of the Incas and straight away set about exploring this fasincating and colourful city. From the bustling cetral plaza we found it easy to explore the different areas of the city. The following day, with our guide Helga, we visted The sacred vally; Ollantaytambo, Pisac. Pisac´s ancient citadel is set in an inposing position, enclosed between high hills and set amongst agricultural terraces. Set above a valley floor patchworked by different coloured
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