Peru and Ecuador 2026

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2026-06-04

We got up early today and flew to Cusco and visited Saqsaywaman, a former fortress. This ancient fortification had advanced radio-suppression technology: The radio system used for a guide to speak to the group would not work among the stones. There used to be a lot of houses here. Elevation at the top was 11,880 feet.

Then we got back on our bus, made a stop for lunch, and visited Sacred Valley and Písac and its market.

Airport sign
Airport sign.
We were puzzled by this at first. Apparently the flower is for hidden disabilities.
Airport sign
Airport sign.
Same with the ribbon.
Disembarking in Cusco
Disembarking in Cusco.
Entering Saqsaywaman
Entering Saqsaywaman.
Or Sacsayhuamán.
Saqsaywaman
Saqsaywaman.
Ancient Incan citadel, first occupied around 900 CE.
Saqsaywaman
Saqsaywaman.
View from Saqsaywaman
View from Saqsaywaman.
View from Saqsaywaman
View from Saqsaywaman.
Saqsaywaman
Saqsaywaman.
Saqsaywaman
Saqsaywaman.
Andean lapwing
Andean lapwing.
Saqsaywaman
Saqsaywaman.
Saqsaywaman
Saqsaywaman.
Cusco from Saqsaywaman
Cusco from Saqsaywaman.
Cusco from Saqsaywaman
Cusco from Saqsaywaman.
Cusco from Saqsaywaman
Cusco from Saqsaywaman.
Cusco from Saqsaywaman
Cusco from Saqsaywaman.
Cusco from Saqsaywaman
Cusco from Saqsaywaman.
Saqsaywaman
Saqsaywaman.
Saqsaywaman
Saqsaywaman.
Cristo Blanco, near Saqsaywaman
Cristo Blanco, near Saqsaywaman.
Lunch
Lunch.
Inka Kola
Inka Kola.
Taray Village in Sacred Valley
Taray Village in Sacred Valley.
Scenery
Scenery.
Sign
Sign.
Pisac
Pisac.
Pisac
Pisac.
Pisac
Pisac.
Pisac
Pisac.
Pisac
Pisac.
Pisac
Pisac.
Pisac
Pisac.
Pisac
Pisac.
Pisac
Pisac.
Pisac
Pisac.
Pisac
Pisac.
Pisac
Pisac.
Pisac
Pisac.
Pisac
Pisac.
Pisac
Pisac.
Pisac
Pisac.
Pisac
Pisac.
Pisac
Pisac.
Pisac
Pisac.
Guinea pig restaurant
Guinea pig restaurant
Guinea pig restaurant
Guinea pig restaurant.
Wrong salad
Wrong salad.
Was supposed to be peasant salad with onion rings, grilled fresh cheese, tomatoes from our organic garden, mixed greens, and croutons with Citronet vinaigrette.
Lunch at Aranwa
Lunch at Aranwa.
Crispy glazed pork belly with Char Siu sauce and Andean root vegetable puree.
Dessert at Aranwa
Dessert at Aranwa.
Baked white corn cheesecake with purple corn ice cream.

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