Cusco

Cusco was the capital of the Incan Empire & that is evident today. The amazing stone building foundations remain. Huge boulders that fit together without any mortar & that are still strong after 600 years. The Incan religious beliefs of Pachymama. The Quechua language & dress. The charming narrow streets used today are a reminder of past generations.

The Spanish conquistadors left plazas, cathedrals & lovely buildings.

We enjoyed a magnificent dinner with cocktail service at our table, fabulous traditional Peruvian entrees of potata rellenos & steak, potatoes, roasted root veggies. Dessert was almond Helladic, brownie, & Chocolate syrup served in a bean – photos later.

We enjoyed a cocktail before dinner at a rooftop bar with 270 degree views of the city- photos to follow. And yes, we climbed over 250 steps to reach that destination – all at Cuscos elevation of 11000 feet- whew!

We enjoyed a performance of various Peruvian dances one eve at the cultural center. Both costumes & dances are part of weekly activities in the Peruvian villages – active today.