Pisaq

Today we spent the day outside of Cusco at the ruins of Pisaq.
We opted out of visiting Machu Pichu, deciding that other things were more more important to us (and LESS touristy), so these Incan ruins were the first we have really seen in Peru.
The whole area was incredible. The nearly perfectly fitted original stone work at the site was a stark contrast to the restored walls, which are no more than rough rocks pasted together with mortar. It was an amazing experience to walk along the cliffs on the narrow hallways, and imagine citizens of the Incan Empire going about their daily chores on the same path, half a milinium ago. One mountains side overlooking the ruins was covered in small round caves; we learned that this is actually the largest Incan cemetary.
I wont go into to too much detail about the day. It was pretty neat and pictures will show more!


In a few hours I will be hopping on a night bus to Copacabana. I cant wait to return to Bolivia!!! Peru has been an interesting contrast, but I am excited to escape the freakishly European vibes and once again feel like I am in South America. Tomorrow morning we will catch a boat to Isla del Sol on Lake Titicaca. This island is the birthplace of humanity, according to Incan myth. It is supposed to be a very magical place!