The homes were built real close to the site before the excavation began
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More of the site
This and the next 6 photos taken from inside the bus as we were leaving
Another view
More restoration/excavation
Where work is still being done
Another structure
Close-up of previous photo
Signs. 15.5343 miles per hour
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Julio César Tello Rojas, the father of archeology in Perú.
11 April 1880 to 3 June 1947
Said to be where "chosen" women, young and old, lived
To serve as: cuncubine, sacrifice, warriors
Part of Pachacamac
More of the area
Deer
Should read, Museo Pachacamac
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Sign we passed on the outside of site. Back on the bus to an hacienda for show and lunch.
Houses next to site
Bougainvillea
Upon entering the hacienda. Hacienda Mamacana
View of the grounds
Paso Fino horses
Showing their moves
Here we had 5 horses, no dancer. Apparently, we arrived late and the young lady had another commitment.
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Guests were allowed to take photos with horses/riders
Jorge
Two other horses close by
Bells of all shapes and sizes
Pots (cauldrons) of all shapes and sizes. I can't believe I did not take photo of where we sat to see the horse perform nor of the area where we ate. Shame!
Ruins of Buena Vista
Buena Vista in ruins
Llamas/alpacas from the bus
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A close-up view
Hungry??
Taxi in Chorrillos?
On our way to Miraflores
Along the beach
Beach was crowded
The modern Miraflores
Miraflores looked a lot like the U.S.
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Even in Perú
One of the original homes in Miraflores
Mural on side of a building
Another original home on the corner of this street.
Statue in the area. Explanation on the right.
Madre Teresa del Sagrado Corazón
Paragliders
La Rosa Nautica, famous restaurant
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Closer view of La Rosa Nautica
An even closer view
Colorful wall said to be inspired by the Parc Güell in Barcelona
Another portion. Surrounds "Love Park"
Locks and more locks
A close-up view of a few locks
El Beso, by Victor Delfín
The Kiss
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We visited this site late in the day Huaca Pucllana, pre-Incan site.
What was once a hill where locals played games, turned out to be a site.
Another view as we entered. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huaca-Pucllana
Incredible site
Taken with flash
It has to be seen to be believed
Every archeological site has a different way of building walls.
Our guide is on the left, white blouse, glasses. Huaca Pucllana Restaurant on the right.
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The tops of the bricks were lined with current man's formula so bricks would not fall apart
To show how they built vases, etc
More of the site
Close-up
There is a lot to see!!
Another area
The walkways are well lit
Massive place
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More of the site. There are a lot of places still not researched.
Showing how bricks were made
Incredible
In the museum. Vase has a fish design. If not farming then they would be fishing.
Society amongst the empires, 1100 to 1450 AD
Ceremonial vase with shark face
See vase above
The fish design. "Ritual at the Pucllana Ceremonial Center"
Lima: The temples made of adobe - 200 to 650 AD
Said to be imprint of a child's feet
Lima/Cusco, Perú - Day 1 (We are now off the ship. I had to disembark by 6:15 a.m.)
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On our way to Cusco. At this point, our suitcases are headed to the hotel, El Monasterio
On a hill side. (Llama, snake and ?)
Cusco We flew from Lima to Cusco
Around the plaza
Don't know what the group was protesting
Another view
Cusco from Saqsaywaman Also written as Sacsayhuamán
Entrance to site https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacsayhuaman
List of Inca rulers. Could not capture a clearer photo. Ruler on the poster is Noqaykun Ruwarayku
Ticket to site
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The site
Llamas
Town from the hill
Another view
Llamas instead of lawn mowers
Incredible design. No mortar used
How did they get these rocks in place?
Too big to carry on ones back!!
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Fascinating
Christ statue watching over Cusco
Formations from a distance. There is a lot more to this site, which we didn't get to see.
It was cloudy. Then it rained. Guide is guy wearing khaki pants and white shirt.
View of Basilica. It was raining
View of plaza
Large manger
Another side of plaza
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Everything was heavenly delicious, from the drinks to the desserts. Purple drink could be Chicha Morada.
Avocado filled with quinoa and other things. Delicious!!
So you can see inside of the avocado
Beef and rice with veggies
Desserts. The orange one tasted like gooseberry
Tea made from coca leaves and other herbs
Mango top, cream bottom on a thin biscuit
With top off. Presentation was incredible!!
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The plaza outside the restaurant
More of the plaza. Kids were on their way home from school.
Basilica. Photos not allowed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cusco_Cathedral
There were people following the visitors to make sure photos were not taken.
Front of Basilica Built 1560 to 1664
Basilica and plaza. Plaza de Armas
Pet their baby llama and you have to pay
Blue area is where restaurant was located. I did not get the name. (The Hanz Craft Beer and Restaurant.)
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View from Convento de Santo Domingo www.peru.op.org/santo-domingo
Convento de Santo Domingo Built 1538 to 1610
Another view of the Convento
There was an event taking place
Male and women dancers
A distant look at performers. Inca rocks under the (c) entry next to my name.
A different shot of what was taking place
Convento de Santo Domingo Built on an Inca site
The Convento was built on an Inca site. Look at left and right for the darker rocks from former pyramids.
More Inca rocks around the condor, Puma and snake
Front of ticket to enter the Basilica. The Basilica is huge. Lots of artwork. Most didn't move me. Some of the statues are paraded around the plaza during one of their ceremonies.
Back of the ticket to the Basilica. List of other places of interest given.
Front of ticket used to enter Convento de Santo Domingo
Back of ticket. English cut off due to perforation. A list of other points of interest shown on map
To see photos taken 12/19, please go to Page L-9
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