Today we have several stops exploring the sacred valley. First stop Ollantaytambo. This archeological site we saw before. Unfortunately our guide did not allow as much time to fully appreciate the Incas and their ability to control water. We did have time to climb to the top of the steps which I had no desire to do. I am glad we were able to explore and see this site in January as today’s visit is so short
Next the market. Not a trinket market but a fruit and food market. It was interesting since we have not seen many fruits growing. At lunch we were served the fruit for dessert. So a first time eating passion fruit.
After the market we are off to Chinchero. This is a village of the weavers. We are served lunch. It is a 4 course lunch with several sides. Peruvians eat their big meal at lunch. So we start with fried corn meal spiced with onion. Then soup, then chicken accompanied by rice , three types of potatoes, fresh vegetables, tomatoes, carrots etc plus a few other things I have forgotten.
Next the ladies showed us how they created the wool and dyed the wool. Next the loom. 8 families live in this cooperative but each Weaver is responsible to sell their own wears and keeps the profits. All of the things are made of alpaca or wool.
Back to the hotel for dinner. Food is plentiful on this trip. The hotel we have will be at for 2 nights. Tomorrow to Machu Picchu.
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