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November 27th 2015
Published: December 25th 2017
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Geo: -8.11237, -79.03Ollentaytambo to Trujillo 18 - 27 NovemberPLEASE CLICK ON PICTURES TO ENLARGE AS NASCA LINES WILL NOT BE VISIBLE OTHERWISEAfter Puno we wanted to visit Mach Picchu but without the discomfort of being too high so we opted to stay in Ollentaytambo (shortened to Ollenta by everyone) which is about 2,500 metres high. I need to explain the access to MP otherwise the route is diffic... Read Full Entry



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The dog - might have chopped his head off?The dog - might have chopped his head off?
The dog - might have chopped his head off?
HummingbirdHummingbird
Hummingbird
The TreeThe Tree
The Tree
A DemonstrationA Demonstration
A Demonstration
Serious message - stop violence against women.Serious message - stop violence against women.
Serious message - stop violence against women.
Trujillo Cathedral - colours more Central AmericanTrujillo Cathedral - colours more Central American
Trujillo Cathedral - colours more Central American
Town centre is full of vibrant colours, red, blue, green and yellow.
Sorry - sneaked 1 picture of the Moche potterySorry - sneaked 1 picture of the Moche pottery
Sorry - sneaked 1 picture of the Moche pottery
I know it was naughty but did not use flash!
The Moche museumThe Moche museum
The Moche museum
Temple of the Sun - MocheTemple of the Sun - Moche
Temple of the Sun - Moche
Residential area between the 2 templesResidential area between the 2 temples
Residential area between the 2 temples
We are standing on top of the Temple of the Moon
Line of Priests painted on wallsLine of Priests painted on walls
Line of Priests painted on walls
Walls painted with layers of figuresWalls painted with layers of figures
Walls painted with layers of figures
Line of prisonersLine of prisoners
Line of prisoners
Painted summary of Moche MythsPainted summary of Moche Myths
Painted summary of Moche Myths
Guards and/or workmenGuards and/or workmen
Guards and/or workmen
Adobe Chan Chan - Temple of Arco Iris (Rainbow)Adobe Chan Chan - Temple of Arco Iris (Rainbow)
Adobe Chan Chan - Temple of Arco Iris (Rainbow)
To show size of public 'patio'To show size of public 'patio'
To show size of public 'patio'
Walls in fishing net patternWalls in fishing net pattern
Walls in fishing net pattern
Walls with bird motifWalls with bird motif
Walls with bird motif
Reed fishing boats in HuanchacoReed fishing boats in Huanchaco
Reed fishing boats in Huanchaco
These boats only last about 9 months and are used by sitting astride them with legs in water.
MP train in Agua CalientesMP train in Agua Calientes
MP train in Agua Calientes
Everything has to be delivered to AC by train and it is unloaded in the main street.



27th November 2015

Pauline
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Wonderful place, all those steps look like hard work.
27th November 2015

Pauline
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Spectacular tree in the midst of it all.
27th November 2015

Pauline
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Looks like a giant ape behind it.
27th November 2015

Pauline
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Amazing views.
27th November 2015

Pauline
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They would probably cringe at the way we strap our babies up all the time in buggies, car seats, walking reins, high chairs etc.
28th November 2015

Sheila Williams
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Enjoyed your blog and glad you finally made it to MP - see you in Ecuador.

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