Archive for July, 2006

The Nazca Lines, Peru

Thursday, July 20th, 2006

Huge geometric shapes drawn in the desert, the Nazca lines are thought to be made by the Paracas and Nazca cultures during the period 900BC to 600AD with some additions in the 7th century by Wari settlers. Theories on why the lines exist range from their uses as an astronomical calendar, agricultural purposes, ritual walkways […]

Salkantay to Machu Picchu

Thursday, July 6th, 2006

A 5 day trek starting at Mollepata and reaching a height of 4600m to the foot of Salkantay (´Savage Mountain´) and ending at Machu Picchu.

Views of Cusco

Wednesday, July 5th, 2006

The festivities of Inti Raymi at the Plaza de Armas, reenactment of the Inca winter-solstice festival up at Sacsayhuaman, the local delicacy (guinea pig), Sal and Sarah B at the site of Coricancha and the church of Santo Domingo, Sarah K posing with the Church of La Compañia in the background, and the Inca ruins […]

Lake Titicaca

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006

Lake Titicaca is one the highest navigable lake in the world at 3820m above sea level. It is over 170km long and is South America´s largest lake. It also has many floating islands made of reeds.