Sacred Valley

  • Llama
    Llama
    Lama glama - seen by the road with local vendors.
    Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0035
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Roadside Vendors
    Roadside Vendors
    Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0038
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Andean Lupine
    Andean Lupine
    Lupinus mutabilis
    Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0042
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Market
    Market
    A well known market.
    Chinchero, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0043
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Child
    Child
    Chinchero Market, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0046
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Old Woman
    Old Woman
    Chinchero Market, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0047
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Market
    Market
    Chinchero, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0048
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Produce
    Produce
    Chinchero Market, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Corn
    Corn
    Chinchero Market, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0055
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Women
    Women
    Chinchero Market, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0056
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mother & Child
    Mother & Child
    Chinchero Market, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0058
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Child
    Child
    Chinchero Market, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0059
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inca Storehouses
    Inca Storehouses
    I couldn't find a name for this site.
    between Chinchero and Urubamba, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0062
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cuasco
    Cuasco
    Barnadesia spinosa
    between Chinchero and Urubamba, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0063
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 5 & 7 year old Shepherds
    5 & 7 year old Shepherds
    The children were on a remote plain with the herd.
    near Maras, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0067
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 5 & 7 year old Shepherds
    5 & 7 year old Shepherds
    Bag full of carrots, possibly to eat for lunch.
    near Maras, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0070
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Salt Works
    Salt Works
    A huge number of salt evaporation pools.
    Moray, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0073
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bromeliad
    Bromeliad
    Puya species - first of many species that I would see on the trip.
    Moray, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0075
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Amaychaca
    Amaychaca
    Alonsoa acutifolia
    Moray, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0077
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Salt Works
    Salt Works
    Moray, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0079
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Salt Spring
    Salt Spring
    One of the source springs of the salty water.
    Moray, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Salt Spring
    Salt Spring
    Another salty spring.
    Moray, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Salt Pond
    Salt Pond
    Roughly 8 x 10 feet.
    Moray, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Salt Works
    Salt Works
    Moray, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0084
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Salt Works Worker
    Salt Works Worker
    Holding a salt scrapper.
    Moray, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0085
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Boy & South American Coati
    Boy & South American Coati
    Nasua nasua
    Salt Works, Moray, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0087
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bromeliad
    Bromeliad
    Puya species - best guess on genus with no photos on the web.
    Moray, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0092
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Maguey
    Maguey
    Agave americana - seen as we started a hike down to the Urubamba River & Ollantaytambo.
    Moray, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0095
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Trail
    Trail
    Moray to Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0097
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Speckled Teals
    Speckled Teals
    Anas flavirostris oxyptera
    Urubamba River, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0099
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Andean Gull
    Andean Gull
    Gaviota andina
    Urubamba River, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0109
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tree Tobacco
    Tree Tobacco
    Nicotiana glauca
    Urubamba River, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0112
    Larry L. Jackson
  • River Trash
    River Trash
    The unfortunate side of plastic plus a dead animal.
    Urubamba River, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0113
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Suspension Bridge
    Suspension Bridge
    Urubamba River, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0121
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Urubamba River
    Urubamba River
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0123
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Spanish Moss & Seeds
    Spanish Moss & Seeds
    Tillandsia usneoides
    Urubamba River, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0125
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Terraces
    Terraces
    500 year old structures that raise the question of how many people and how long it took to build.
    Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0127
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shrub Flower
    Shrub Flower
    Mutisia species - best guess from some website photos.
    Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0131
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mother & Child
    Mother & Child
    Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0137
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mother & Child
    Mother & Child
    Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Roadside Vendors
    Roadside Vendors
    Hoping tourists will make a purchase.
    Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0139
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Andenes & Qalla Q'asa
    Andenes & Qalla Q'asa
    The terraces are 'Andenes' and the small village at the top is 'Qalla Q'asa'.
    Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0140
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Qalla Q'asa
    Qalla Q'asa
    The small village at the top of the terraces.
    Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0141
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 500 year old Inca Fountain
    500 year old Inca Fountain
    Andenes, Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0149
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Group
    Group
    I have no idea what the gate was for.
    Andenes, Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0153
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bromeliad
    Bromeliad
    Puya species
    Andenes, Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0155
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ruins above Andenes
    Ruins above Andenes
    Another small village above the terraces.
    Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0156
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Terrace detail
    Terrace detail
    The stones sticking out of the 500 year old terrace walls are steps used by the people who worked the crops.
    Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0159
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Flute Player
    Flute Player
    Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0163
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bromeliads
    Bromeliads
    Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inti Watana
    Inti Watana
    A village with a big altar stone in the middle.
    Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bromeliad
    Bromeliad
    Inti Watana, Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inti Watana
    Inti Watana
    Big altar stone in the round building, top of photo.
    Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0170
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fountain
    Fountain
    Inti Watana, Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Altar
    Altar
    Inti Watana, Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Qantu
    Qantu
    Cantua buxifolia
    Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0183
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inti Watana
    Inti Watana
    Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0185
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inti Watana
    Inti Watana
    Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0187
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inti Watana
    Inti Watana
    Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0188
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fault Line
    Fault Line
    Sacred Valley, Peru, May 20, 2007
    2007-05-20#0195
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Roof Shrine
    Roof Shrine
    Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0002
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 2005 Roof Shrine
    2005 Roof Shrine
    Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0003
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Veronica Mountain
    Veronica Mountain
    19,188 ft
    Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0004
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Calla Lily
    Calla Lily
    Zantedeschia aethiopica
    Urubamba River, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0007
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rafts
    Rafts
    A surprise activity.
    Urubamba River, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0006
    Larry L. Jackson
  • We go Rafting
    We go Rafting
    Well planned, the dry suits and all the gear was ready for us.
    Urubamba River, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0008
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rafting
    Rafting
    I got the camera out of a dry bag on the calm stretches of the river.
    Urubamba River, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0011
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-crowned Night-heron
    Black-crowned Night-heron
    Nycticorax nycticorax hoactli
    Rafting, Urubamba River, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0018
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rafting
    Rafting
    We spent about an hour and a half on the cold, salty river.
    Urubamba River, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0037
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rapids
    Rapids
    Class 3 rapids were the maximum, not this spot though.
    Rafting, Urubamba River, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0039
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inca Ruins
    Inca Ruins
    Rafting, Urubamba River, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0044
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inca Outpost
    Inca Outpost
    Rafting, Urubamba River, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Train
    Train
    Part of the Orient Express Company.
    Rafting, Urubamba River, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0050
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rafting
    Rafting
    Near the end of the rafting adventure.
    Urubamba River, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0053
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Plowing
    Plowing
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0058
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inca Ruins
    Inca Ruins
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0060
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Motorcycle Taxi
    Motorcycle Taxi
    Motokar brand.
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Oxygen Bottle
    Oxygen Bottle
    We acclimated at altitudes around 11,000 feet where some tourists apparently needed a little oxygen.
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0065
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inca Storehouses
    Inca Storehouses
    Strategically placed to provide long-term storage.
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0066
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inca Storehouses
    Inca Storehouses
    Hauling food up to the storehouse must have been a chore on this steep hillside.
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0067
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inca Storehouses
    Inca Storehouses
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0068
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inca Ruins
    Inca Ruins
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0071
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inca Stonework
    Inca Stonework
    Another example of precise stonework.
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inca Stonework
    Inca Stonework
    Perfectly shaped, leaving no space between the stones.
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gate
    Gate
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0076
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unfinished Stone
    Unfinished Stone
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Calendar Stones
    Calendar Stones
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0078
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inca Ruins
    Inca Ruins
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0079
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inca Terraces
    Inca Terraces
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0080
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inca Ruins
    Inca Ruins
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0083
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inca Fountain
    Inca Fountain
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0085
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inca Fountain
    Inca Fountain
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0086
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inca Storehouses
    Inca Storehouses
    The lower storehouse has a restored roof.
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0088
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Condor's Beak
    Condor's Beak
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inca Ruins
    Inca Ruins
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0092
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crafts
    Crafts
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0093
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Inca Street
    Inca Street
    Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0096
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sahuasiray
    Sahuasiray
    18,948 feet
    Sacred Valley, Peru, May 21, 2007
    2007-05-21#0104
    Larry L. Jackson