A Day in the Village of Ollantaytambo


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February 21st 2009
Published: February 22nd 2009
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I lost my watch along the way and really do not need it here. I´m not sure what day of the week it is, and I view this as a good thing. Life is slow here, for those of us who visit. Today I wore a hat and long sleeves to protect my sunburned skin, and walked to nearby village. This series of photos will show some of my day. I get up and shower and enjoy the view. Then I step out to the street... Read Full Entry



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WindWind
Wind

Usually the wind comes in late in afternoon, sometimes bringing rain.
CowboysCowboys
Cowboys

There is something about this place that reminds me of Banff and cowboys
Main PlazaMain Plaza
Main Plaza

View from Internet cafe
BullBull
Bull

Is this a bull fighting ring? Looks like it. Yuck
SheepSheep
Sheep

Kids move sheep from pasture to pasture. This is in village nearby
PancakesPancakes
Pancakes

Pancakes and maple syrup, mixed juice and cocoa tea for Saturday morning. I take the bread and give it to the thinnest dogs that I find each day.
Heavy loadsHeavy loads
Heavy loads

By the size of their backpacks, they must be camping on their trip
New in townNew in town
New in town

Young people arrive in groups looking for hostels or heading for train to MachuPicchu
GroceriesGroceries
Groceries

Delivery for the restaurant
CocoaCocoa
Cocoa

After it brews, you take the leaves out of the mug. It is suppose to make you strong in the thin air.
GardenGarden
Garden

I have got to remember to hang out here more often. I am trying to get photo of hummingbirds for you



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