During the Spanish Conquest that destroyed much of Cuzco, the fortress city of Machu Picchu was able to lie undetected by the pillagers.
18OCT12. Machu Picchu, Peru.
Tag: Peru
MACHU PICCHU, PERU: 1911
Hiram Bingham III discovered the glorious Machu Picchu in 1911. Well, discovered it for the outside world. It was known to locals for years.
18OCT12. Machu Picchu, Peru.
CUSCO, PERU: ON THE WAY TO OLLANTAYTAMBO
We took a taxi from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and one stretch was so stunning, the taxi driver hearing my gasps, asked if I’d like him to pull over for a bit. “Yes, please!”
17OCT12. Cusco, Peru.
CUSCO, PERU: (Former Inca Empire)
Plaza de Armas
La Catedral De Cuzco
Built in 1945 by Christian Palestinians who were seeking refuge in Cuzco. This is their gift of gratitude to the town of Cuzco.
The Statue of Cristo Blanco (White Christ)
Cuzco Before a Rainstorm
Tucked Away in a Courtyard off of Calle Marques
View of Cuzco from Qoricancha
OCT12. Cusco, Peru.
LIMA, PERU: LIMA CENTRO
View of the Plaza de Armas
Cathedral of Lima attached to the Archbishop’s Palace
Government PalaceGuards at the Palace
Flower at Huaca Pucllana
The remains of a great Pyramid (a Step Pyramid that had no vaults inside, just a solid structure) in the Miraflores district of Lima, built during the period of 200-900 A.D. It sits surrounded by Lima’s modern commerce. The whole place served as a ceremonial and administrative center for the advancement of Lima culture.
Old Building in Lima Centro
Seafront in Lima
Bohemian Area in Barranco
Old Wooden Train Restaurant in Barranco
14OCT12. Lima, Peru.
CUSCO, PERU STREET ART & GRAFFITI: “CHUNCHO”
I looked up “Chuncho” and basically at the time of the Spanish conquest, The Chuncho people lived in the forest east of Cuzco in communal housing and survived mostly through hunting. I don’t know what this piece represents, but I find it interesting to see the word “chuncho.” Artist unknown. 20OCT12. Cuzco, Peru. (iPAD, Instagram Lo-Fi Aspect.)
CUSCO, PERU STREET ART & GRAFFITI: TWO DRAGONS
Green and Black Dragon Heads. Artist unknown. 20OCT12. Cuzco, Peru. (iPAD, Instagram Lo-Fi Aspect)
CUSCO, PERU STREET ART: MONA LISA AND CHILD FADING AWAY
This Mona Lisa with Child on her back is a stencil I found this morning right off of Choquechaca. Artist unknown. 20OCT12. Cuzco, Peru. (iPAD, Instagram Lo-Fi Aspect)
CUSCO, PERU: LA CATEDRAL DEL CUZCO
The most important religious monument in the Plaza de Armas in Cuzco, Peru. Its photo was taken from a cafe balcony overlooking the square. Parts of this magnificent cathedral were begun in 1539. Completion occurred around 1664.
19OCT12. Cuzco, Peru. (iPAD, Instagram Sutro Aspect)
MACHU PICCHU, PERU: CELESTINE PROPHECY
Long been a dream of mine to visit. Ever since becoming deeply engrossed in all things Celestine Prophetic from James Redfield. While here in the Cusco region, the former center of the Incan empire, I am enjoying reading “Turn Right at Machu Picchu,” by Mark Adams. Follows the trek Hiram Bingham III took in his quest to discover The Lost City of the Incas in 1911, while intermixed with Adams’ own journey to re-trace that same trek. Fantastic to read it and be here at the same time.
18OCT12. Machu Picchu, Peru. (iPAD, Instagram Lo-Fi Aspect)