Peru Day 2: Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac November 19th 2014 We had a full day today. The day started at 8:00 am with a weaving demonstration. The woman that led the demonstration was hilarious, if you just understood a smidge of Spanish. It was actually interesting how they weave the cloth by hand, using natural dyes and even natural soap (a tuber that grows in the Andes).
At 9:00 AM we were on the road to our first stop, Urubamba. We stopped by th ... read more
South America » Peru » Cusco » Ollantaytambo 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
It wasn't until my mid-thirties that I really got serious about traveling. For me, it is a part of the definition of who I am today. Seeing new places and experiencing new cultures inspires me. Whether I travel with friends or by myself, I find the experience enriching. I do find it hard to leave my dog, Skyla, at home and I hope to find ways in 2015 to bring her along with me while traveling in the US.
In the past, I would post updates during my travels on Facebook but it didn't permit me to capture as much as I could by journaling. I find myself forgetting the names of places I've b... full info