WOOOOOOW...!!!! That does not even half describe the view of the Urubamba river snaking it's way through through sacred Valley and ending up in Macchu Pichu...
It's truly stunning, totally serene and the valley looks untouched by all else that goes on above.
This was on our way to Pisaq for the afternoon...
Inka traditions are of course very present in this area..the terraced farming of potatoes and miaize
The drive down the windy roads was pretty uneventful...and Mlevi had no idea what was in store in the little town of Pisaq
Like all the towns of a certain era, the streets are narrow, but what is evident here, is the use of wood for the windows and terraces....
El mercado was really the aim...This was Mlevis' first traditional style market...although there were lots of tourists...Pisaq market had the usual colorful and exciting wares...for those from afar
After delighting our eyes and emptying our purses...Mlevi thought it a good idea to support the local muchachas
and ninos.....
The food market was just as exciting... full of color, noise, people....most important that the senoritas are always bonitas in their hats/sombreros....hats here are big....the heat...style...?
after gorging ourselves with giant boiled maize... which was a bit of a problem as we had packed a lovely chicken salad picnic.... we headed back
nonetheless....we bought some beer and freshly made rustic bread to go along with the meal....the Pilsner beer is a massive one......2 litters....not too much for Mlevi and the entourage though
The Picnic was on the way side before the last stop at SAQSAYWAMAN.....pronounced close to sexy woman....
At this point of Sexy womanis the Cristo Blanco....given by the Palestinians to Cusco for having welcomed them to the community....(my camera batt died....so no images....unless my mate can sambas from his lot)
If you observe the picture you will see the main Cathedral in Cusco at Placa de armas....and I discovered during my subsequent tour of the church next day, that during the inka time...there was tunnel from there up to the Saqsaywaman
...wow... maybe some Inka had a date there quite often with a SEXY WAMAN?
Apart from that, Mlevi finally had a good sample of the local pubs.... At the Leks and Mama Africa, both had great music.....and despite several Pisco sours....mlevi felt great the following day...thus proving the theory that PISCO SOUR leaves no Hang Over....
but I had not done my H/work.... but
on the other hand, I had a 15 minute conversation with the taxi driver today....and managed to ask for chewing gum...
si in spanish.....
Off for my first Salsa Class today...and booked a trip to Lake TITICACA......
the HIGHEST LAKE IN THE WORLD.......
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