We went to Peru for a trip.
Peru in the Andes Mountains, a completely different geography ... You will be tired of trying to drive the traces of the Incas, which lived in the 1500s, in steep mountain slopes, dry deserts, at altitudes of 2500 meters. At these altitudes, try to raise your condition before you come to Peru with a low oxygen level. There is not much concrete information about infidels arriving daily; you will admire some of the rituals described, but also of geographical beauty and fine work. Here are you Andes mountains and interesting culture ...
The capital of Peru is Cuzco at an altitude of 3400 meters above sea level; the first day we were forced to breathe even when we were just walking. At these altitudes the oxygen level is low. In order not to get caught in the "altitude sickness", we slow down for the first 2 days and drink from our freshly infused tea from coca leaves. Our first stop is Machu Picchu after you get used to Peru's air.
"Lost city of the incas" In Machu Picchu the weather is lighter; we came to about 2,430 meters down here. It comes here in 2 ways. The first is a 4-day "classic Inca road" with trekking and the second is a 4-hour cruise with a train from Cuzco as we did. After the trending, the buses took us to Machu Picchu in 30 minutes.
Machu Picchu, on top of the Andes mountains, is a magnificent beauty dating back to the 15th century with stone buildings, temples and vast terraces. It consists of several parts; the neighborhood of the ordinary people, the houses of the royal family, the sanctuary in which the priests live, and the fields around which the food for the people of this city is raised.
One of the reasons for the incarnation of a city so high was how high they believed that they would be so close to gods. At the same time I learned that the Incas were engineers. I can look at the stone workmanship in the buildings for hours. When you arrive, examine these walls, which are geometrically cut and puzzle-like. If you have a little interest in engineering, you will be amazed. They cut large granite stones from mountain quarries and carried them here without any wheels. They built the walls of the structures without any mortar between these stones. The stones are so closely intertwined that there is not even a thin weed between them.
Another feature of the buildings is that when there is no mortar between the stones, the earthquake will move slightly within themselves; so that they do not collapse at the moment of the shock. The surroundings of Machu Picchu are covered in tarmac as far as the eye can see. These are again an engineering discovery; the heavy rain pours down the fields. Our guide told us that this antique system worked today and that the fields had dried up in just a few minutes. At the same time, Taraçaci prevented the city from slipping down the mountain.
There are lamels around. I always thought of them as sympathetic creatures from their paintings but when I saw them closely, my ideas changed. Lamas are a bit creepy, not cute. Actually, they could be quite different animals. Personally, I have always gone a long way in searching for them, and I do not recommend you to come too close.
Nazca Lines
Famous Nazca lines drawn in meters long over the desert. Among them are pelicans, spiders, prey, astronauts, human figures, whales, lizards. Some of them are 300 meters long. That's why you can only see them from the air. We also joined a small flight of 7 people for a flight of about 45 minutes.
It's a fabulous experience, but I have to warn you about these little charter planes beforehand. Small planes are swinging in the air. There are one cardboard bag behind each seat as they are sure to find it. All six of them outside of my flight took flight. I kept it myself, but if the plane stayed in the air for only 2 seconds, I'd give in. I can say that the plane landed at the last minute.
" Toro Muerto " Rock Drawings
Here is another place I admire in Peru. I saw the most amazing rock drawings in the world. But at the same time, I did not find a warmer garbage here in my life. It is impossible to tell the words of warmth; It burns the skin of a man. Those who have health problems should never come here, I must speak from the beginning. The area is huge, everywhere beige and dry soil. They have built enclosed canopies in a few meters, it is impossible to walk under them without breathing.
It means "dead bull". For the most part, the animals that come here are often thirsty before they leave here. About 5,000 volcanic rocks scattered around BC. There are drawings of animal, human and geometric figures dating back to 10,000 years. This is a wonderful place; another time, like the planet.
Peruvian specialties: Ginepig (conejillo de indias)
When we returned to Cuzco, we wanted to taste a local food here, my ginpig came to my table. They do not slice it in any way, they bring the animal as a whole, spread out on a plate, on the contrary. The inhabitants also had a high protein deposit found in the mountains.
After the meal, I recommend you to visit the cathedral in Cuzko's square. Here you will find a ginpig in the middle of the table in the "last dinner" table, adapted by a local painter.
Thank you..