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The servants used a small flat rock to divert the water from the trough into the tubs where the laundry was washed.

I visited a monastery with a cloistered convent. It was really interesting. There was a talking room through which the nuns could visit with family 5 times a year. They talked through a double lattice and touching was not allowed. … Continue reading →

My guide explained why the doors were so high and the door knockers were at least 10 feet up the door. She said that people would arrive on horseback and would not want to get down to use the ‘door … Continue reading →

My guide told me that this was a lucky cross because it is painted green. The ladder represents the ladder used to remove Jesus from the cross. The spear represents what was used to stab Jesus to make sure he … Continue reading →

This one in Arequipa is in an area that has a unique name that means black underwear. It comes from the fact that the men who originally settled the area wore black short pants.

Many of the buildings have large tanks on the roof which are their hot water heaters…economical.

With the beautiful fertile valley in front of it. Such valleys are rare in southern Peru.

A picture in front of Misti…