THE OLLANTAYTAMBO RUINS CAN BE SEEN FROM ANYWHERE IN TOWN. Yes, it is that big! This fortress (or temple, historians love to disagree), is built during the Incan Empire. It is here that the Incans once successfully defeated the Spaniards. Looking at this enormous wall, I have no doubt that lots of gun power is…Read more D17 [Ollantaytambo] Don’t Judge

ONCE THE TOUR VAN DROVE OUT OF TOWN, IT WAS APPARENT THAT THE SACRED VALLEY IS SO BEAUTIFUL IT HURTS. I was lucky again to be in a small group of 9. We didn’t talk much since it was only me and another retired couple who speaks English. But even with the lack of spoken language,…Read more D16 [Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo] French-ing It Out

I FELT A LITTLE DOWN WITHOUT MY MEXICAN AMIGOS.

AS IF ONE NIGHT OF FUN WASN'T ENOUGH, Claudia, Alejandro and I, started drinking beer while we hiked our way up to Christo Blanco. From what I've learned, beers are good sources of hydration. We passed several narrow trails with dogs. With "cervezas" on our hands, the dogs did not dare attack. There were crowds…Read more D14 [Cusco] A Beer-y Fun Day

AFTER MEETING EMMA AT THE BUS STATION AND SAYING OUR LAST GOODBYES, I WENT ON A 8 HOUR BUS JOURNEY TO CUSCO. The ride was not as bad as I thought it would be, even better because of the beautiful views along the way. My stay at Pisko & Soul was booked several weeks earlier.…Read more D13 [Cusco] Salsa Picante

COMPARED TO AMANTANI, ISLA TAQUILE IS SLIGHTLY MORE TOURISTY. We left our homestay family early in the morning so that we can get to this island way before everyone else comes pouring in. The only mode of transportation on the island is on foot via steep walkways. Walking uphill is a difficult task, but the…Read more D12 [Lake Titicaca] Arches and Hills

OUR BUS GATHERED 30 OF US TO A NEARBY DOCK. The floating Islands of Uros are one of the main attractions on Lake Titicaca. There are literally hundreds of these man made islands, each constructed and inhabited by Aymara-speaking indigenous people. They began weaving reeds into islands in an effort to isolate themselves from other…Read more D11 [Lake Titicaca] Floating on the Island