12-15 March
Cuzco, Peru
Admin and scenic days in Cuzco, "acclimitising" and preparing for the Inca Trail while soaking up the gringo vibe.
Cusco was the capital of the Incas and hence our base for indulging in the history. We went to a fascinating museum where we saw Inca mummies which were buried in ceramic pots in the foetal position as their believed in reincarnation. We spent a day, walking around 4 ruins just outside Cuzco, the last of which, Sacsayhuaman, was the most impressive and made from huge granite rocks some up to 3x3metres in size. Many of the rocks were taken from these sites by the Spaniards to build their own cathedrals in the centre of Cuzco.
Cuzco, Peru
Admin and scenic days in Cuzco, "acclimitising" and preparing for the Inca Trail while soaking up the gringo vibe.
Cusco was the capital of the Incas and hence our base for indulging in the history. We went to a fascinating museum where we saw Inca mummies which were buried in ceramic pots in the foetal position as their believed in reincarnation. We spent a day, walking around 4 ruins just outside Cuzco, the last of which, Sacsayhuaman, was the most impressive and made from huge granite rocks some up to 3x3metres in size. Many of the rocks were taken from these sites by the Spaniards to build their own cathedrals in the centre of Cuzco.
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