Ollantaytambo and back to Cuzco Photo 16

Ollantaytambo and back to Cuzco

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September 8th 2009
On Thursday 08/27/09 I woke up feeling sick and weak. We got dressed, went to the hotel’s cafeteria for breakfast, and then I just collapsed in one of their lounge couches. I’m not a whiner and have a high threshold for pain and fatigue, so if I say I need to rest, it’s because I REALLY need it. Ben and Cathy were good sports and watched TV for about three hours while I napped, the meds doin ... 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