Sunday Market at Pisac

After visiting Intiwatana, we returned to the village of Pisac to visit the Sunday market. To get to the market, you have to pass through a long gauntlet of souvenir vendors until arriving, at last, at the heart of the market. Campesinas who live up in the mountains come to the market each Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday to buy and sell produce, meat, dry goods, etc.

The Sacred Valley

August 17th 2007
I just wanted to let everyone know that I am safe and sound and back in the United States. I returned on Monday, August 13th, two days before the earthquake struck. From what I understand, people in Cusco felt the tremors of the earthquake, but Cusco sustained no real damage. I appreciate the concern many of you have expressed for my well-being and for the well-being of the people of Peru. I ... read more

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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

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