As much as we love Cuzco, we wanted to explore what's outside. Since we are not doing 3 day hike through Sacred Valley, we don't get to see what's between Cuzco and Machu Picchu. But we don't want to miss out on everything right?
So originally we hired a car to take us to Pisac market, Pisac ruins and Ollantaytambo and it was going to cost us 180 soles, approx $68.
On the way to Pisac, our driver also took us to a place where they rescue animals. We got to see deers, condors (one condor hit Chris in the head) and guanacos (llama's cousin).
We went to Pisac ruins first, which is a pre- inca ruins. It was a good place to test our strength and get ready for Machu Picchu.
We went to Pisac market after but were not that impressed. Sundays are supposed to be the time to be there with bigger market and lots more locals but we went on Tuesday so there were only souvenirs.
After the market and lunch we were already too tired so instead of going to Ollantaytambo which was an hour and 45 min away from where we were we decided to just come back to Cuzco. Since we didn't go to Ollantaytambo our driver only charged us 130 soles.
Ok. Dinner. Remember we ordered guinea pig yesterday for tonight's dinner?
We went back to the restaurant for dinner. Chris had the whole guinea pig by himself. I had one bite and it was slimey. Michelle didn't have any. They brought us a displayed one with a head and feet attached for photos then served us one without head and feet. Now I can say I have tried one. Does one bite count?
Leaving for Aguas Calientrs tomorrow. That's as far as we can go with train. Don't forget to buy your tickets early. Our train was full. You can buy tickets on Peru Rail's website and pick up tickets when you arrive in Cuzco. In our case, I bought tickets online then picked up tickets when waiting for our connecting flight in Lima airport. It's just a regular print out so I don't understand why I can print at home but I was just happy to have one less thing to worry about in Cuzco. There are a few offices in Cuzco so if you don't have time in Lima airport don't worry.
Obviously if you are part of a tour everything will be taken cared of. My old self would have waited until I got to Cuzco to worry about train tickets but Egypt changed me. After Egypt fiasco I try to take care of basics before leaving home.
More to come from Aguas Calientes.
So originally we hired a car to take us to Pisac market, Pisac ruins and Ollantaytambo and it was going to cost us 180 soles, approx $68.
On the way to Pisac, our driver also took us to a place where they rescue animals. We got to see deers, condors (one condor hit Chris in the head) and guanacos (llama's cousin).
We went to Pisac ruins first, which is a pre- inca ruins. It was a good place to test our strength and get ready for Machu Picchu.
We went to Pisac market after but were not that impressed. Sundays are supposed to be the time to be there with bigger market and lots more locals but we went on Tuesday so there were only souvenirs.
After the market and lunch we were already too tired so instead of going to Ollantaytambo which was an hour and 45 min away from where we were we decided to just come back to Cuzco. Since we didn't go to Ollantaytambo our driver only charged us 130 soles.
Ok. Dinner. Remember we ordered guinea pig yesterday for tonight's dinner?
We went back to the restaurant for dinner. Chris had the whole guinea pig by himself. I had one bite and it was slimey. Michelle didn't have any. They brought us a displayed one with a head and feet attached for photos then served us one without head and feet. Now I can say I have tried one. Does one bite count?
Leaving for Aguas Calientrs tomorrow. That's as far as we can go with train. Don't forget to buy your tickets early. Our train was full. You can buy tickets on Peru Rail's website and pick up tickets when you arrive in Cuzco. In our case, I bought tickets online then picked up tickets when waiting for our connecting flight in Lima airport. It's just a regular print out so I don't understand why I can print at home but I was just happy to have one less thing to worry about in Cuzco. There are a few offices in Cuzco so if you don't have time in Lima airport don't worry.
Obviously if you are part of a tour everything will be taken cared of. My old self would have waited until I got to Cuzco to worry about train tickets but Egypt changed me. After Egypt fiasco I try to take care of basics before leaving home.
More to come from Aguas Calientes.
We stopped at wildlife sanctuary on the way to Pisac. They rescue animals that are in danger. This Guanaco was a cutie.
There were a few condors, one of them hit Chris in the head while flying.
The valley were something else... on the way to Pisac.
Pisac
Cuy!!!
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