Close-up views of the nearby red and brown mountains.
In a shed, near the salt plains, was this dressed christian cross (dressed with cloth, pictures of Jesus' face and hands).
These skinny trees near the ruins Qenko made an impression on me.
Bird's eye view of Cuzco.
Walking from one ruin (Qenko) to another (Sacsayhuaman) was great fun as we passed a handful of llamas and alpacas.
The llamas are the taller ones... alpacas look like vertically-challenged llamas, but with the same body mass.
I think this one was an alpaca... but it was certainly scruffy looking either way.
The ruins Sacsayhuaman (pronounced "sexy woman"... really!) are located just half an hour away from Cuzco.
The three rows of bricks have a zigzag shape.
More interlocking bricks. Notice the very odd shape of each brick.
Unique plants.
This reminds me of ocean waves frozen in time. It is hard solid rock (not sure if it is volcanic though).
You can actually slide down it.
Poking around the ruins, we found this curious tunnel... with no sign nor indication of where it goes.
So, of course, we took it... Richard and I taking baby steps with no more light than a cheap lighter. It wasn't too bad... eventually we found light again and emerged safely.
Here's a couple more shots of Cuzco.... the lovely intricately ornate balcony.
...several of them even in a bright blue paint!
Old traditional women have their hair braided and tied together.
You can get your letters or documents typed in Cuzco for pennies on an old fashioned typewritter.
Lots of churches in Cuzco.
The large cathedral in the main square, Plaza de Armas. Definitely a must visit... the inside has one large main church with a silver altar, with an adjoining church in a room on the left with a gold altar, and another church inside on the room to its right.
