2019-05-17 Our last day in Peru started with some shopping in the hotel.  I could not decide which of the … Continue reading Peru 8

2019-05-16 After the ascent of Huaya Picchu, several of us decided to make the hike to the Sun Gate before … Continue reading Peru 7

2019-05-15 Our goal today: Huayna Picchu  (aka Waynapicchu) Mountain.  We had three hikers in addition to myself and our guide … Continue reading Peru 6

2019-05-14 These are just a sampling of the artifacts that were on display at our hotel, the Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba. … Continue reading Peru 5

2019-05-13 We spent the night in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, surrounded by two 19,000 foot peaks. Because there was a general agricultural strike scheduled for today,  our plans were amended to a short hike and a “picnic” lunch.  We hiked about two miles up a hill with beautiful scenery, through a hacienda (with […]

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2019-05-12 We lodged at the Palacio del Inka in Cusco for two nights.  The hotel is considered a historical property … Continue reading Peru 3

2019-05-11 Qoricancha Templo del Sol The devastating earthquake of 1950 leveled the construction on top of the intact Inca ruins. … Continue reading Peru 2

2019-05-10 Acclimatization After a short plane ride from Lima, we arrived in Cusco and were met at the airport by … Continue reading Peru 1