Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cuzco (first day)


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May 7th 2011
Published: May 7th 2011
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After landing in Cuzco, we left the airport and drove by bus to the Sacred Valley. We spent two nights at a lovely hotel in Urubamba and visited the area. Our visit included some Inca sites, a local market, rafting on the Urubamba River, a visit to the famous Seminario pottery workshop and a home-hosted lunch with a local family. Please see photos for details. Then we boarded the train in Olla... Read Full Entry



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a porter a porter
a porter

Taken in Aguas Calientes. He was returning from carrying provisions for hikers along the Inca Trail.
CuzcoCuzco
Cuzco

view from my 6th floor hotel room
Dominican monasteryDominican monastery
Dominican monastery

built above Inca temple to the sun, found after the 1950 earthquake
San Blas neighborhoodSan Blas neighborhood
San Blas neighborhood

other photos of Cuzco to folloz
historical muralhistorical mural
historical mural

on av. El Sol



8th May 2011

Great review of your trip and photos!
Glad you're having a good trip. Your remarks and photos remind me of my Peru trip about 15 years ago. I may have stayed in that same hotel in the Sacred Valley. I remember chewing cocoa leaves in order to have the energy to climb up to the ruins near there. Your guinea pig looks better nourished than the one they served me!
8th May 2011

Greetings from Paris
Seeing these photos brings back memories of my trip to M.P., Sacred Valley, Cuzco... in 2001. Glad you had both sunset and sunrise visits to M.P. as we discussed when you were planning your trip. I'm about to leave Paris, after a gorgeous sunny month, IDF walks every Wednesday, Dufy exhibit with Marylynne, other wonderful activities. Thanks for lovely blog entry. e.
8th May 2011

Quick word
Very much enjoying your blog as usual Hilary. Hope the last few days are as nice as the rest. Ciao for now. Peter
11th May 2011

YOU MADE IT!
How exciting! Congratulations! Fantastic photos! Thank you for sharing the experience! hugs from Elaine

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