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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!

I am told that these little guys are very tasty – I did not try them – the picture of a plate with one on it did not appeal!!!  I was told that I should ask for cuy prepared in … Continue reading →

There are 3000 types of potatoes grown in Peru and this is a display of some of the 300 varieties grown in the Sacred Valley.

A mandarin orange and a banana I took with me as a snack on my Sacred Valley tour.

We were encouraged to interact with and feed the llamas and alpacas, but the vacunas were kept away from people as they have never been domesticated.  This research site is trying to find ways to increase the quality of products … Continue reading →

One of the main ingredients of many of the dyes used for the fibers used to make traditional Peruvian products come from mixing an insect that infests cactus with different minerals.  This was demonstrated at one of our stops during … Continue reading →