One jewelry shop in particular caught our interest, ESMA Joyas. This shop is a mother/daughter duo who designs their own jewelry, they were manning the shop this particular evening and were such a pleasure to chat with, they take tremendous pride in all of their jewelry … More Peru Adventure – Day 5 Back in Cusco
To reach the summit we had about 125 yards of the steepest incline we’d faced yet, it was daunting but the adrenaline and excitement of reaching the Rainbow pulled me up to the peak. I was struggling hard on this morning’s trek but it was such a sweet relief to finally make it to the summit, I had a new energy … More Peru Adventure – Day 4 Hiking Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain)
The summit of this pass was 16,900 ft altitude and I felt every foot of it. At the top of the incline we could finally view the astonishing Ausangate glacier and lakes. Leslie took a great photo capturing the glacier with all 3 lakes at the foot of the mountain, and although I wouldn’t say it suffices for being there, it evokes all the feelings of making it there – breathlessness, awe, chilling winds, accomplishment, joy, pride, etc. … More Peru Adventure – Day 3 Hiking the Highlands
Plaza de Armas is the Cusco main square, it has a church, a central fountain and plenty of shops and restaurants surrounding all sides. I would recommend to snag a seat on a bench or on an outdoor patio for some great people watching in this area … More Peru Adventure – Day 2 Off to Cusco
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