Monthly Archives: May 2013

After this last picture it started raining and got dark and got not so much fun….I began to think I had made a big mistake thinking I could make this trek.  It got steeper and more stairs and harder….camp came … Continue reading →

Us organizing our packs, the porters organizing their packs, I’m ready to go.  The porters had to go through a checkpoint to have their packs weighed – they are allowed 25 KM for the company then only 1 to 2 … Continue reading →

Our first ‘family photo’ as we got ready to start our trek.  I was the oldest, by far, of the group.  The next oldest was 34 and the average age was probably about 23.  We were divided into two groups … Continue reading →

The Incas developed large storage areas with windows for ventilation.  The people would bring new agricultural items there once a year and they would be returned to the people during times of poor production.  Dehydrated potatoes, for example, could be … Continue reading →

If you look closely at the picture of the mountain in the book on the left and the second picture above it, you will see the naturally occurring face in the rocks that the Incas took advantage of and put … Continue reading →

Images of the Ollantaytambo Inca site in the Sacred Valley.

When he heard money fall into his container he would start playing and singing.

These pictures are of the yard around the restaurant in Sacred Valley where we had lunch.  I met a small boy here who wanted to know about my shoes, where I bought them, and how much they cost.  I teased … Continue reading →

This gentleman handed me a piece of bread fresh from his oven…yummy!