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OLD SPANISH TOWN (Cuzco, Peru)

4/30/2013

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Make voyages.
Attempt them.
There is nothing else.
- Tennessee Williams 
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A small city with old Spanish flare and is often times called the Historic Capital of Peru. This was the center of the Inca Empire before the Conquistadors came to invade Peru. This is our last day in Peru and we are savoring it slow and steady. We had a hectic few days climbing the steep steps of Machu Picchu and long walks to get to see other Inca architectures, at the end of this trip, we are very tired. 

There is a lot to see and do here so make sure you include Cuzco on your visit to Machu Picchu. Outside the main square of this town, it doesn't feel like touristy at all. Cuzco is also well known for its gastronomy. Make sure you eat at the local market, very cheap and you will get great meals if you are not picky. The further you go outside the main square, you will get more local food and don't be afraid to go in small restaurants, you might discover something good. We had great meals in Cuzco and this is how I would like to end our Peru trip, eating great food.

Sadly, we have to say goodbye to Peru. Like any other trips that we do, we keep the memories and unforgettable experiences in our hearts and minds, forever woven in our existence in this world.  
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Categories: South America, Peru, Food Adventures
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OUR ANDEAN DISCOVERY (Pisac and Cuzco, Peru)

4/29/2013

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“Gold is the sweet of the sun, silver is the tears of the moon.”
 - The Ancient Incas
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FINALLY, we have stepped foot on our 6th continent, it was impressive and larger-than-life experience especially after seeing the astounding Machu Picchu. We took a taxi ride going back to Cuzco where we book our last two nights to enjoy what Cuzco has to offer at the same time to see other sites going towards Cuzco like Pisac. In Pisac, there is a lot to see and it is well known for its market. We stopped their first to see some of Peru's finest souvenirs. There's a lot of things I wanted to buy but sadly, the way we move, I didn't want to get something and bring it around with us every time. 
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Then we went to see Pisac Ruins - another example of Inca temple and great architecture. The place was mountain upon mountains, your eyes feast everywhere. It was just a beauty to see. The Andean mountain region is just awe inspiring, peaceful and simple. The towns around seem to live a very simple farming life. 
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Then we went and visited Awana Kancha - it is an exhibition center for textiles around Peru and South America. There you can see llamas and alpacas, basically they use the fur of these animals to use as thread to create beautifully hand woven textiles.
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We then continued our journey towards Cuczo but we had a few more stops along the way - Tambomachay or The Bath of the Inca and Saqsaywaman Fortress. Both architectural wonder has its own unique character that makes it stand out among the rest. As always, these sights will keep you wondering how where they able to do such feat with rudimentary materials. 

When we arrived in Cuzco, we decided to rest a little bit and we walked around Cuzco's main square and meander around the little streets. Cuzco is very charming, you can really see and feel the colonial influence of the Spaniards in this country. I often compare this place to Vigan, Ilocus Sur in the Philippines. It has the same atmosphere of colonial architecture and Spanish style churches.

Cuzco is worthy of every stop and make sure you do on your way to or out of Machu Picchu. 

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THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE (MACHU PICCHU, PERU)

4/28/2013

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And if these mountains had eyes, they would wake to find two strangers in their fences, 
standing in admiration as a breathing red sun pours its tinge upon earth's shore. 
These mountains, which have seen untold sunrises, 
long to thunder praise but stand reverent, 
silent so that man's weak praise should be give God's attention. 
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For us, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit Machu Picchu - we have to see it twice and thank God, the creator of all things beautiful - we have seen the most spectacular sunrise. We got at 4 in the morning to catch the earliest bus to go to the top. This was our favorite day in Machu Picchu, we saw something worthy of the word epic. 

We are fortunate enough to go on this trip with great weather and during off-peak season. The sun slowly rising from the East over one of the world's greatest wonder is an image that probably we would remember for the rest of my life. Sometimes, we need to be reminded that a sunrise last but a few minutes. This moment and beauty will burn in our hearts eternally.
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