From a heavenly place in Ollantaytambo…a bus ride to the train…and then another bus ride…we arrive at Macchu Pichu…The mountain views, and Incan architecture are spectactular! My trusty camera has no juice…batteries are both dead. My mate has a point and shoot…and it is on a stone by the edge of the temple of the sun that I sit and take in the wonder of the universe…connecting with all.
After our daily walk, and leisurely breakfast of Fritatta + chorizo, we go to Harmony Beach. Waters too murky to see the fishes, makes it a hang out day on the beach. A visit from Simon + Aimelee Scott joins the local boys in their soccer game on the beach…
The days blend into one another… Quiet mornings working, grocery shopping… Changed it up for sunset today – sunset cocktails at Stonefield, under the Mango Tree. Our new Lucian FortWayne pals and Stu arrive in time for sunset. Conversation and dinner… so great to share the sunset together. Grateful today…
Depending on how frequently you visit my world, you may or may not have noticed that I often backtrack… A week can go by with no posts – and then it is all filled in. When doing the posts, I work from notes and my calendar. Sometimes a day comes…
I remember it was just magical there. Thought they had closed it for a few months due to severe flooding…Great sky!
We were very fortunate that the railways were reopened. Damage from the flooding was quite severe and there are great efforts continually repairing. It is absolutely magical here…we were blessed with a beautiful blue sky and no rain…Simply incredible!
SaBEE,
Great Classic shot of Macchu Picchu! You mention your stay at ”Ollantaytambo". Did they tell you what "-tambo" means?
We stayed in "Tambopaxi" while riding up at the Cotopaxi volcano. It is an Inca word – means "refuge" or "one-night stopover". The Incas were apparently nomadic and had these "tambos" along their major roads travelling from one place to another. Who knew??
Language is quite amazing isn’t it?!
For a one-night stopover, it was a pretty fabulous place in most spectacular setting! Could easily have stayed a week…