Ollantaytambo

 #ollantaytambo #cusco

Our next stop was to see  the 'Ollantaytambo ruins, a massive Inca fortress with large stone terraces on a hillside. Major sites within the complex include the huge Sun Temple and the Princess Baths fountain. The village's old town is an Inca-era grid of cobblestoned streets'
The stepped landscape no longer had crops on it but was still impressive. Many members of the group decided to climb to the top to see the view, but Sue and I explored the grounds around the site. In the far hill the granary storehouses, built such a long time ago, seemed almost inaccessible. 

Leaving the ruins, we went into the town to wait for the coach. Fortunately, we were entertained by local children practicing for a coming festival, although it meant the coach had difficult parking.

Leaving on our coach for Cusco, we stopped after a while for a last view of the sacred valley. 
​Arriving in Cusco, our guide showed us around the town, where we enjoyed the views of this pretty town.

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Walking around, we were warned about the effects of being at this altitude, and to take everything easy. This was alright in the day but the lack of oxygen really hit me in the evening, so it was an early night, after another interesting day.