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Machu Picchu Monday

Monday again. We raced back from New Mexico yesterday, as we may have to go back in a couple of weeks for a few days. Somewhat dazed after delivering coffee to Las Vegas and then to Phoenix, we’re glad to be back on the ranch this week.

Here’s a pic of some weaving we came across in Pisaq, below Cusco in the Sacred Valley:

Weaving examples in Pisaq in the Sacred Valley, Peru

Bonus: Saguaro flowers

Saguaro in bloom

Machu Picchu Monday

It was a pleasant weekend with temperatures in the 70’s and sunny. We’re enjoying it here in Arizona because soon it will climb over 100 degrees again, and we’re trapped inside the “jail” except for cooler times in the early morning or late day. Of course, that’s why God invented Colorado!

Have a good week, be sure to be kind.

This is El Albergue, a hotel in Ollantaytambo which is the last place that one can catch the train to Machu Picchu. It’s wise to have a reservation in advance, or it’s possible to have wait 2-3 days for a seat. It’s a cool little town, chock full of tourists from all over the world. It’s a good place to hang out, and try to build up some resistance to the altitude which is 2,792 m (9,160 ft) here. Machu Picchu is even lower at 2,430 m (7,970 ft.)

El Albergue, Ollantaytambo, Peru in the Sacred Valley

 

Tbt: Old Peru

Thursday, May 3. Already the year is moving fast. We hope yours is going well. We’re going from unseasonably cool to normal hot in the next few days.

Here’s a vintage postcard view of Cuzco:

Panorama of Cuzco vintage postcard (Via : Cardcow)

 

 

Tbt: Old Peru

Geez, Thursday already. Here’s a look back to when llamas were commonly used for transporting goods. Some Andean communities still do today. Have a wonderful weekend! (Photo: Cardcow)

Llamas transporting cargo