“He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever…” - Chinese Proverb
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(Pisac Market selling local handicrafts and souvenirs) |
Day 06: Saturday, 21 Oct 2017
Route: Lima – Cuzco – Pisac - Sacred Valley
Hotel: Sacred Valley Sonesta Posadas Del Inca Yucay, Peru
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(Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport) |
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(The shops at the Departure Hall) |
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(Acclimatization needed for the high attitude) |
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(Talisman, an ancient believe in modern time) |
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(Entering Pisac region) |
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(A laid-back colonial town) |
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(Indigenous Quechua communities from the highland) |
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(Lunch in a local restaurant) |
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(A delicious fish and spinach dishes) |
We had lunch at Ulrike’s Cafe, a restaurant at the centre of Pisac Market. Lunch was grilled pink trout and pumpkin soup, very tasty and delicious.
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(Handicrafts and souvenirs) |
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(Local crafts and farmers market) |
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(Paintings by local artists) |
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(Cafes and restaurants) |
Visited Pisac Market, one of the most famous markets in the Cuzco region. The market draws many visitors to its famous Sunday market when indigenous Quechua communities from the surrounding highlands come to Pisac to sell their produce and stock up on supplies for the week. A large section of the market is dedicated to tourist-oriented souvenir stalls where you can find weavings, jewellery, ponchos, hats, Andean instruments, ceramics, alpaca products and a whole range of other gifts and souvenirs. The handcraft market is open every day from 09:00 to 16.30 and is a good place to pick up some gifts all in the one place.
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(Pisac Inca Ruins) |
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(A doorway marking the Entrance) |
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(A flute player at the Pisac Ruins) |
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(The highest point of the Pisac Ruins) |
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(Thin and dry air on the mountain top) |
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(Inca villages and ruins) |
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(The village with the plunging gorge on either side) |
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(Vast sweeping agricultural terraces) |
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(The citadel across the hill terrace) |
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(The hilltop Inca citadel) |
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(A street vendor) |
After spending a few hours in the Pisac Market, we travelled up the mountains to visit Pisac Ruins known as Inca Písac which lie atop a hill at the entrance to the valley. They are separated into four areas stretching along the picturesque ridge- Pisaqa, Intihuatana, Q’allaqasa, and Kinchiracay. The settlement is built on row upon row of fine stone terraces, laid out on a natural balcony. The layout is thought to represent a partridge’s wing. Visitors to the upper sector are rewarded with spectacular panoramic views of the Andes Mountains. The main Temple of the Sun is built on a huge protruding spur of volcanic rock. There are also baths, altars, water fountains and a ceremonial platform whilst above these ruins lie several ancient burial sites, many still unexcavated.
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(Drinking glasses of coca tea to fight altitude sickness) |
We overnight in Sacred Valley Sonesta Posadas Del Inca Yucay. Tonight, some in our group started to experience Acute Mountain Sickness and were having severe headaches and nauseating.
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