Jul 26, 2009 - The Sacred Valley

Pisaq and Ollantaytambo. ... I decided to go straight to Ollantaytambo after Pisaq as I didn´t have time to do the others. ... I got to Ollantaytambo checked into the hostel I booked before i trekked up the steep climb. ... I had met this guy from Barcelona in Cuenca, Ecuador with Roshan, and he drew me a map of how to see the most Ollantaytambombo. ...

Jun 28, 2009 - Peru: The Sacred Valley

We toured the Sacred Valley of the Incas this past weekend, taking in the ampitheater-like ruins of Moray, the Salt Pans of Salinas, the town and ruins of Chinchero, the fortress ruins of Ollantaytambo, the high, terraced ruins at Pisac and the colorful Sunday market at Pisac. ...

May 12, 2009 - The Sacred Valley

After a very bumpy ride on a mini bus on very narrow roads in the mountain edge we headed to OllantayTanbo (emphasis on the last T when you try to say it!).After a very bumpy ride on a mini bus on very narrow roads in the mountain edge we headed to OllantayTanbo (emphasis on the last T when you try to say it!)....

May 11, 2009 - Ollantaytambo

To get to the Inca Trail we had to travel from Cuzco and stay in Ollantaytambo where we would be transfered the next day to start our 3 day hike of 42 km. ... THE SECRET VALLEY Half of the group (that would include me) went the long way to Ollantaytambo via the Secret Valley and to Pisac and Ollantaytambo inca ruins. ... In Ollantaytambo we also went into a traditional home, that bred guinea pigs to eat and they were running around inside the home (was pretty cool to see). ... Anyways we arrived safe and sound but we also had been briefed the day before that we would not be staying at Ollantaytambo that night but starting the Inca Trail one night early to make it a 4 night hike. ...

Apr 6, 2009 - The Inca Trail

Everyone has heard of the Inca Trail - it is a 45km walk starting near Ollantaytambo where you have to climb through 3 mountain passes to finish at the famous Machu Picchu . ... MS and I, as you all know, have done lots of hiking and camping prior to this but this was nothing like what we had previously done because of the following.Everyone has heard of the Inca Trail - it is a 45km walk starting near Ollantaytambo where you have to climb through 3 mountain passes to finish at the famous Machu Picchu . ... MS and I, as you all know, have done lots of hiking and camping prior to this but this was nothing like what we had previously done because of the following....

Nov 9, 2008 - Cusco, Peru (via Lima)

Sun, Nov 09 – Cusco: Arrive Cusco at 9:50A Monasterio Hotel, Calle Palacio 136-140 Plazoleta Nazarenas, (51-84) 241-777 Only slept a few hours on the flight from NY to Lima, but completely passed out on the hop from Lima to Cusco. After lunch we climbed the 280 stairs at Ollantaytambo Fortress. ... (Try saying that name 5 times fast.Sun, Nov 09 – Cusco: Arrive Cusco at 9:50A Monasterio Hotel, Calle Palacio 136-140 Plazoleta Nazarenas, (51-84) 241-777 Only slept a few hours on the flight from NY to Lima, but completely passed out on the hop from Lima to Cusco. After lunch we climbed the 280 stairs at Ollantaytambo Fortress. ... (Try saying that name 5 times fast....

Sep 1, 2008 - 'Sacred Valley' tour to Ollantaytambo

Yesterday we joined an organised tour which took us to more Inca sites at Pisac and Ollantaytambo as well as Chinchero, where there is an old colonial Catholic church built in Inca foundations. ... Both Pisac and Ollantaytambo have both towns and ruins which deserve at least a couple of days' attention to really see them well. ... On the other hand, we can't go everywhere and see everything in the time we've got or we'd never leave Cusco, so you have to be realistic, and both Pisac and Ollantaytambo were utterly incredible sites to behold, so I'm grateful we saw them regardless of how. ... Ollantaytambo, a huge fortress built on to a hill, is another place that leaves you dazed as to how it was ever built. ...

Aug 12, 2008 - Ollantaytambo

Ollantaytambo is a really cool Incan fortress/town. ... The little hotel we're staying in, Las Orquideras, is a few minutes from this Incan site.Ollantaytambo is a really cool Incan fortress/town. ... The little hotel we're staying in, Las Orquideras, is a few minutes from this Incan site....

Aug 5, 2008 - Ollantaytambo

An hour (and 75 adrenaline shots because of bad roads and sheer cliffs) away from Cusco there is the sacred valley. Actually, the sacred valley is about 300 km long, but for tourist purposes they call the 30 km around Ollantaytambo the Sacred Valley. ... Already we were seeing the same faces from the plane and the Monasterio.An hour (and 75 adrenaline shots because of bad roads and sheer cliffs) away from Cusco there is the sacred valley. Actually, the sacred valley is about 300 km long, but for tourist purposes they call the 30 km around Ollantaytambo the Sacred Valley. ... Already we were seeing the same faces from the plane and the Monasterio....

Jul 26, 2008 - Hiking the Inca Trail-Day 1

Rainier!! We departed Ollantaytambo for km 82 where we began our walk in the footsteps of the Incas. ... Our guides, Henry and Victor, rode with us in the van to a small town called Ollantaytambo. ... In Ollantaytambo we were given an opportunity to buy any last minute provisions. ... In Ollantaytambo we also saw our first Incan ruin. ...

Jul 3, 2008 - Ollyantaytambo, Peru

This morning I heard a ton of firworks sound off again.This morning I heard a ton of firworks sound off again....

May 27, 2008 - The Lares Trek - Day 3

Day three of the trek had a more leisurely beginning. We thanked our guides, porters and chef and took the bus back to Ollantaytambo. ... The trek was altogether amazing! From Ollantaytambo we got on a train from Cusco to take us the last leg of our journey to ´Aguas Callientes´ the town within the foothills of Machu Picchu. ...