We are now in the Sacred Valley. The quaint town of Uruamba has been our new home for the past three days. People here are very friendly, modest and authentic. Many of the women wear the hats and traditional clothing. Tim and I visited the local market and it was a trip!
Yesterday we spent the day playing tourists. First stop was a visit to an alpaca farm where we had a tough time getting Kylie to leave. This was followed by a hike up and around the Incan ruins of Pîsac and a visit to their enormous tourist market. Our tour guide was a bit disappointed when we opted out of the next stop, to learn all about the process of how they prepare their local delicacy of guinea pig. Witnessing the women on the side of the road waving around whole, skewered, cooked beasties was enough for us! The final stop (let's hear a collective groan from the children) was to a museum showing the different cultures in the area since time began. It is an extremely impressive timeline of the advancements from the various cultures.
Tomorrow we wake up early to begin our journey by train to Machu Picchu!
Yesterday we spent the day playing tourists. First stop was a visit to an alpaca farm where we had a tough time getting Kylie to leave. This was followed by a hike up and around the Incan ruins of Pîsac and a visit to their enormous tourist market. Our tour guide was a bit disappointed when we opted out of the next stop, to learn all about the process of how they prepare their local delicacy of guinea pig. Witnessing the women on the side of the road waving around whole, skewered, cooked beasties was enough for us! The final stop (let's hear a collective groan from the children) was to a museum showing the different cultures in the area since time began. It is an extremely impressive timeline of the advancements from the various cultures.
Tomorrow we wake up early to begin our journey by train to Machu Picchu!
A small portion of the market at Uruamba
  The detail on the blanket is incredible. She told us it can take 2 months to make one!  Wiskey, Chi Cha! |  The ruins of Pîsac  The market at Pisac. Beautiful view and good prices!  |
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