I asked, how much of site is original. I was told 70 percent.
Another passenger asked how much of the site is original. He was told 80%.
And the walk is till not over
Outside. More of the site is visible.
Sign outside the compound
Back on the bus
I have no idea what this is.
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Plaza, Trujillo
Another plaza
A street in Trujillo
Another street
Vendor or repairman
Cathedral in Trujillo Catedral Basílica de Santa María
Another view of Cathedral. Signs around the plaza read, "Navidad es Jesús".
Inside the Cathedral. Built 1647 to 1666
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More photos inside Cathedral
A wedding was going to take place
Another area of Cathedral
Incredible artwork
A close-up of previous photo
Plaque on a wall. In 1967 it was elevated to Minor Basílica
Getting the manger ready
The Cathedral from the Independence Plaza
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Trujillo's Main Plaza, Plaza de Armas Trujillo was once the capital of Perú
Freedom Monument Torch in hand
El Honorable Concejo Provincial de Trujillo A Los Proceres de la Independencia 1820 to 1970
Liberty Statue
A los fundadores de la independencia 29 de diciembre 1820 - 1920
I imagine he was someone famous
A closer view. Taken from inside the bus
Chapel where we had lunch and enjoyed a Paso Fino (Fine Step) horse show.
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Chapel dedicated to San Valentín
Where the group sat. Food was buffet style. Delicious.
Various groups were part of lunch/show. Restaurant also catered to locals
The horse riders
Incredible horses
The performance was set to music being played
The young couple who danced. The Marinera dance?
The dancer with a horse in the background
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The horse rider won her heart!
Dancers and horse with its rider leaving the field
Mural on one of the walls surrounding complex
Guys taking care of horses
We are on the move again. Tint is due to bus window
Taken from inside the bus
On our way to visit the next site
Arriving at next site Huacas de Moche
Even Huacas de Moche is telling us to take precautions!!
An explanation of the area
The Moche Valley and its Natural Resources
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One our way to the site
Taking a break for photos
This is where we are going
Another site a distance away
A sign showing visitors where things are
Getting closer Moche said to be early Chimú, 100 to 800 CE
Another sign
Once inside. Lower images said to be prisoners
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The colors were impressive
More "artwork"
Spiders
Area being restored
Explanation on the right
Photo on the left
How long did it take them to make these?
The colors continue to be impressive. Also see https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Huaca-de-la-Luna
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The walls were high.
Wasn't it said the inhabitants were short?
It's just unbelievable
A home? Rooms?
What looks like a face
Where the stores, eateries, and buses are located
From inside the bus
Another rickshaw
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Shanty town
Ship as seen from inside the bus
Back on the pier
Another view of the lighthouse. As we left port.
Marina has left the dock. See the birds? Bye to Salaverry
Two men fishing?
A bouy
Members of the ship's ensemble singing songs of the 50s and 60s.
10 Soles, front. In the white spot on the left is also Chabuca's face! María Isabel Granda Larca (aka - Chabuca Granda) - 9-3-1920 to 3-8-1983 Singer-composer.
Back Vicuña, related to Llamas About $2.00 US today.
Isn't she/he and Chabuca beautiful?
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