June 8-9, In Cusco

Hola everyone! Well we've left the megacity Lima and are now in Cusco, the Andean city that was once capital of the Inca Empire. We are staying at La Panza del Artista, a wonderful bed and breakfast run by Adam Weintraub. Adam and his Peruvian in-laws have been making us feel right at home.

















Once rested up we took A small stroll down to the plaza for a coca leaf tea in a cafe before dinner.





Today we've had another packed day beginning with a walk through the market. Then we visited the archive of the famed Peruvian photographer Martin Chambi. We were lucky to have Martin's grandson Teo Allain Chambi to give us a look at some of Martin's original prints and glass plate negatives.











After lunch we walked through the historic center of town to the Qoricancha. It was here, at the site of all important temple of the Sun, that the Conquistadors built the convent of Santo Domingo. Inside however exist some of the finest examples of Inca masonry.











From here we've walked back to the Panza for a much needed break before dinner tonight. Saludos!












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