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Red doors

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Gramma Barbie

Though less plentiful than blue doors, there were red ones, as well.

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Further Images of the ‘sacrificial area’

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Gramma Barbie

The third picture is supposed to be the Inca’s throne, but, somehow, it looks a little ‘unfinished’ especially with the care the Inca’s put into carving stone steps you would think the throne would be more refined.  The last 2 … Continue reading →

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The frog

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Gramma Barbie

If you use your imagination, this is a frog looking towards the heavens.  This site, we were told, was used to do human sacrifices during years of drought.  This frog was begging for rain.  There was a compelling story told … Continue reading →

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Statue of Jesus

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Gramma Barbie

This statue of Jesus was given to the people of Cusco by the Palestinians in 1941 as a gesture of friendship.  It stands high above Cusco.

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Brass plaque at the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Gramma Barbie

The large oval near the  top of the plaque is how the Inca’s portrayed their supreme god.   Since no on had ever seen this god, what he looked like was unknown.  In one of the cathedrals, there was a stone … Continue reading →

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Lomo Saltado

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Gramma Barbie

One of the best dishes I tried in Peru. It was even on the breakfast buffet in one of the hotels I stayed in and we had it in the trail…..yum!

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Inca control gate

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Gramma Barbie

Everyone had to enter the walled cities through a control gate like this one.

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Blue doors

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Gramma Barbie

There were these beautiful blue doors everywhere. I asked one guide the significance. His response was just that the Quechuan people had colorful door. I think there must be more to it than that.

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Wash day at the river

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Gramma Barbie
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Sales everywhere even at 16,000 feet

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Gramma Barbie

It was cold yet the sales people were out waiting for every bus load of tourists. There are no towns nearby, but it is the highest spot on the highway and has an excellent view of the glacier so all … Continue reading →

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