From Awanacancha, we continue our way rolling down the hill going to the town of Pisaq. Pisaq was a small town near the Vilcabamba River. From the town, we drove ahead climbing the mountains of Pisaq. It is a 30-40 minute ride. We had a quick stop at the ticket booth to have our touristic tickets validated. Restrooms are also available; one should do the restroom break since there were no... continue
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CUSCO… The Fountains at Tambomachay
The last destination of our tour was at Tambomachay. It was also a short drive over the hills near Q’enqo. Before reaching Tambomachay, you can pass by some adobe houses along the road. The Puca Pucara which guarded the city’s entrance was also along the way with its beautiful panoramic view. We reached the place at 5PM and it was getting dark maybe because of the weather, a bit... continue
CUSCO… Exploring Q’enqo
Another archaeological site on the Sacred Valley is the Q’enqo. The location is also a short drive from Sacsayhuaman. When driving towards Q’enqo, you may not notice the place because its location is right on a hillside. Q’enqo is said to be one of the largest holy places in Cusco. It is also known to be the place for sacrifice and mummification. Different from other temples,... continue
CUSCO… The Magnificent Sacsayhuaman
When I am still planning for my Peru trip, I read about Sacsayhuaman. I am checking the maps and all I’m thinking, the location of Sacsayhuaman is lower than Cusco. Not realizing that when reading about Sacsayhuaman, the temperature is a bit colder than in Cusco, meaning its location is above it. When our van drives up the hill, I suddenly asks myself why are we driving up and where are... continue
BATANES… A Swim at the Fountain of Youth
Our next stop after lunch… We had a very good lunch at the Diura Village. With full stomach, we’re ready to walk the said one kilometer distance from the village going to the fountain of youth. After a short rest, we walked directly to the mountain. Along the way were the view of the ocean on the left and the mountain on the right. Lots of trees along the walkway so there’s... continue
BATANES… The Japanese Tunnel
During the Japanese occupation in Batanes, several tunnels were dug and being made storage for military weapons. Some of the diggers were children. Now, these tunnels are being opened for tourism. A short distance from Fundacion Pacita lies the Japanese Tunnel. When we went there, you cannot locate the entrance if you’re not familiar with it. We just literally walked on the cogon... continue
BEIJING… Scenic Walk at the Great Wall of China
As Beijing is known for being the Capital of China, the city also boasted a lot of cultural and historical sites. Part of the grand history of China that was believed to be seen from the moon is now named one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, the Great Wall of China. On July 16, 2013, this was the last destination for the day’s itinerary. From Ming Tombs, we left towards the mountains near... continue