Pisac, Peru

Pisac is a lovely little town full of beautifully colourful Peru scenary, both in the famous market and the Andean lanscape. After a lovely breakfast on Sunday morning with Mercades, our new friend and host at Paz y Luz, we all headed into town to take part in their busy Sunday Market, which is both for tourists and local villagers, who come in from the surrounding hillsides to trade their goods. I think our Moms had the most fun, although I have to say, both Graham and Scott got right into the bargaining and fun of the it all. We, of course, picked up some amazing crafts and jewels. In the afternoon, we headed for the hills, for a trek to a famous Inca ruins. It was a beautiful day when we started, which made the steep, thin steps around the moutain’s edge doable. Once we made it to the ruins, we had little time to wonder around before the sky was taken over by dark clouds. So as we walked back, thankfully on an easier path, we experienced some rain and an amazing hail storm. The second natrual wonder for our parents, who all experienced an earthquake in the Lima airport, on their way to Cusco. Once back to the road, our faithful taxi driver, Larry, was there to quickly get us back to Paz y Luz, to dry off and warm up (we were soaked)! That evening, we headed back to town for dinner and another Pisco Sour. We have decided to take in upon ourselves to test Pisco Sours around the region, and so far this Pisac Pisco was the best bang or the buck (5 soles). The next morning we headed to Cusco to start our preperations for our big and much anticipated trip to Macchu Picchu!