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Photo of the Week – The Temple of the Three Windows at Machu Picchu

It is believed that the Temple of Three windows (previously five in total) represented the three mythological caves from which the Ayar brothers, children of the sun, stepped into the world. Inside the remains of the temple is a carved … Continue reading

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Spaning Cultures with Slapdeck

On the Inca trail hiking to Machu Picchu, our group was able to connect with the Quechuan porters that supported our trek. They are naturally shy and reluctant to interact with foreigners. While some speak Spanish, most prefer to joke … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week – Door in Cusco

I try to be attentive when I’m walking around while traveling.  This particular shot was a random door I saw in Cusco.  I liked the bold color it gave against the grayish background.  The bit of life it gave to … Continue reading

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Cusco – Experience the Capital of an Incan Empire

There is so much to see and do in Cusco it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly where to begin.  Cusco is an interesting city filled with a mix of old and new.  As we had a few days before the hike … Continue reading

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Písac – A Remote Destination in the Sacred Valley

Písac is a small town about a hour outside of Cusco.  Known for it’s Sunday market and local ruins, Písac makes an excellent day trip and acclimation hike for those doing the Inca Trail.  Not many tourist venture to Písac so … Continue reading

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Machu Picchu – Simply Amazing

Arriving at the Sun Gate Machu Picchu – what more can be said about this place that you didn’t already know?  We arrived at Inti Punku (Quechua for Sun Gate) via the Inca Trail (Read my trail report) shortly before … Continue reading

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