Peruvian Celebrations!

[amaroo]

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[amaroo]

TV down



TV up







Open bar

 

[diningdecadence]

is that a big decanter of liquor on the dresser?

 

[love_the_life]

Hotel looks fabulous. Unfortunately it was booked out when we went a few years back so we ended up in a different, though similar, place. The original art work etc in the room was amazing, looked similar to yours. Although we didn't manage the best suite like you, it was pretty good.
It looks like it's a wonderful holiday for the special birthday.

 

[amaroo]

Breakfast setting around the pool



Pretty decent spread

 

[amaroo]

We'd arranged to do a half day city tour ... first we had a look around.

Mothers Day celebration in the main square

 

[amaroo]

First stop on the tour was Saqsayhuaman

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saksaywaman







More amazing "Inca" stonework

 

[amaroo]

Great views over Cusco

 

[amaroo]

Next stop - Tambomachay

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tambomachay

 

[amaroo]

We spotted this guy ... the guide was so excited he even took a photo. Apparently, blue dragonflies are a sign of good luck.

 

[tgh]

Did they tell you about the Megalith (that was) in the middle ?

 

[kermatu]

So jealous amaroo!!

Wonderful trip report.

 

[Milboo]

Nice upgrade!

Make sure you check out the chapel if you have not already. I was pretty distracted at the time (I'd taken a tumble a bit further down the street and hurt myself) and didn't really take it all in but remember it being stunning.

I really liked Cusco.

 

[amaroo]

is that a big decanter of liquor on the dresser?

Yes. The dresser was fully stocked internally - pretty impressive inclusion.

Did they tell you about the Megalith (that was) in the middle ?

Probably, struggling to recall.

 

[amaroo]

Next stop was Pukapukara ... actually, it was a short walk across the road and field.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puka_Pukara

Awesome walk!

 

[amaroo]

If you're planning on seeing a few of the sites I've posted - I'd recommend you purchase the general ticket. This tickets covers 16 attractions for S130 (A$55) and is valid for 10 days ... we managed to see 8 - terrific value IMO.

 

[amaroo]

Next stop - Quenco ... not included in the ticket I posted above.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Q'inqu

Offers good views over Cusco

 

[bPeteb]

Thanks so much for this TR amaroo. I'm getting those bumps seeing these photos. Now under 40 days until we fly out! Mattg, just over 40 for you

 

[Bindibuys]

You enjoy your holiday.... then a couple of years down the track.... someone posts photos (some even the same as yours)... and then you want to go back again.... Thanks amaroo.

 

[amaroo]

Next stop was Cusco Cathedral

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cusco_Cathedral

Not the most beautiful building however, chock a block full of beauties!

Sorry, didn't take any photos... they have an interesting version of the last supper.

The last stop was Qorikancha

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qurikancha







Very interesting tour!