The Sacred Incan Valley
Impressive is the word that comes to mind after viewing the ruins in the Sacred Incan Valley. Early this morning we took a bus from Ollantaytambo to Pisaq (Pisac) to see the ruins of a religious center as well as take in the agricultural expertise of the Inca. We found out that the Inca grew, and still grow, over 900 varieties of potatoes. And as there was little space in the valley for cultivation, they used the mountain sides by building terraces throughout the valley. After lunch near Pisac, we headed back to Ollantaytambo to see the fortress near the city. It wasn´t actually a fortress, but Francisco Pizarro assumed it was as he lost a major battle to the Inca at the site. In reality it is a religious ceremonial ground.
Tomorrow we are heading to Machu Picchu where we will spend two days there.
I apologize for not uploading any photos today as the computer I am using is a very slow processor.
Until tomorrow!