Both of my sons Adam and Andrew were with me in Peru, along with Adam's girlfriend Aislinn.
On Aug. 31 we rafted the Class IV Urubamba River about 2 hours west of Cusco at about 10,500 feet. It was about 1500cfs, which is probably a very low flow at the end of dry season. No waterproof camera, so no pics of that.
- Andrew in Inca imperial archway in Cusco. Spaniards built a church and convent (background) on the Inca foundation.
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- This corner of the Cusco Qoricancha palace was a sun temple.
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- Spaniards quarried temple on top, but 3 tier foundation of Sacsayhuaman fortress is mostly intact.
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- Adam and Aislinn at 12,000 ft Inca spring built for water ceremony and Cusco aqueduct source.
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- The Sacred Valley was the prime Inca agricultural area. Valley floor at 9,500 ft is lush in summer rainy season.
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- The Sacred Valley bus tour stopped for a nice buffet lunch at this hacienda.
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- Ollantaytambo was primarily an agricultural terrace complex, but a temple was under construction at the top.
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- Late afternoon view driving back to Cusco. Peaks are about 18,000.
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