Peru

Peru Arequipa Ruta De Sillar In Arequipa, surrounded by the imposing presence of three volcanoes, I rediscovered my passion for rustic elegance through the lens of Sillar. This volcanic stone, integral to the city’s stunning architecture, tells a story of resilience and beauty. Walking the RuTa de Sillar, I felt a deep connection to the…

Peru The art of weaving in Huilloq In the remote village of Huilloq, nestled near Ollantaytambo, the ancient craft of textile weaving remains alive and vibrant. I was fortunate to engage with Awamaki artisans, who journey an hour from their village to teach their craft to eager learners. Each thread they wove told a story,…

Peru Hike Through Time: Wiñay Wayna Inca Trail The Wiñay Wayna Inca Trail is an extraordinary 11km journey that takes 6-8 hours on a moderate hike. This is no ordinary trail; it’s an ancient route once traveled by the Inca people to deliver messages to their king around 500 BC. As I hiked, I imagined walking alongside…

Peru Huaca Pucllana, Lima As someone who adores books and has a mountain of them at home, my first glimpse of Huaca Pucllana sparked a whimsical idea: what if each adobe brick was a book, creating a pyramid of knowledge? Located in the heart of Miraflores, this adobe-brick pyramid was once a central hub for…

Peru Master of STONEWORK At Sacsayhuamán, I was mesmerized by the wall of stonework, a remarkable example of Inca engineering. The Incas employed advanced polygonal polished stone-masonry techniques to create these immense walls, fitting the stones together so perfectly that no mortar was needed. This level of precision and craftsmanship is among the finest I’ve…

Peru The Source of life On the journey from Cusco to Puno, we pass a majestic glacier mountain considered the source of both the Amazon River and Lake Titicaca. To the left, the Amazon River breathes life into the rainforest, while to the right, Lake Titicaca is revered as the birthplace of the sun and…

Peru Machu Picchu. A Cloud Curtain During my first visit to Machu Picchu, the ancient site was partially shrouded in mist and rain. While some might see this as a drawback, I found it added a mystical and ethereal quality to the experience. Machu Picchu, the awe-inspiring Incan citadel, remains shrouded in mystery and enchantment,…