My Side of the Mesa

Sacsayhuaman

Our first Peruvian ruins. This place is huge! The rock work is incredible.  We could have easily spent twice as long exploring, but there was a storm brewing. Here are a bunch of pictures in no particular order. Click for full image.

 

Sacsayhuaman
Sacsayhuaman
Sacsayhuaman
Sacsayhuaman
Sacsayhuaman
Sacsayhuaman
The rocks lined up on the right are from the Spanish dismantling the walls to use for their own buildings.
Sacsayhuaman
Sacsayhuaman
Sacsayhuaman – Inca throne remains
Stairs and terraces – Sacsayhuaman.
Mystery knob. They’re everywhere.
Sacsayhuaman
The remains of an Inca throne are across there.
Natural rock slides. I really wanted to slide, but I don’t have a lot of spare pants.
Not just for kids!
Sacsayhuaman
Sacsayhuaman
Sacsayhuaman
Hard to fit it all in the frame – Sacsayhuaman
I think this alpaca is deciding if I am friend or foe.
This guy just strolled right by. People are of no interest.
So fluffy!
Sacsayhuaman
Alpacas grazing
This cave entrance was about 4 ft high. Even I had to duck.
Getting dark now! Where’s my flashlight?
And just like that we are on the other side. Huh. That cave is a tunnel.
Sacsayhuaman
Sacsayhuaman
Alpacas!
Sacsayhuaman
Tourism alpacas
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Sacsayhuaman
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Sacsayhuaman

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