The century tree. It only blooms once in its 100yr or so lifespan before it dies #soimtold

Moyan: These terraces are the size of a small stadium. The terraces also help aerate the soil for whatever grows there (typically potato, barley, corn, or quinoa)

These salt mine pools are filled from a salty spring from the mountain. During the dry season local farmers work a couple pools each. #experiencePeru

We began day three visiting various sites, moving towards Machu Piichu. This is Chinchera.

… And a puppy.

I’d sum up the experience so far with a metaphor: some might see a bunch of unpleasant thorns at first glance, but with a closer look, beauty abounds.

… And a puppy.

I’d sum up the experience so far with a metaphor: some might see a bunch of unpleasant thorns at first glance, but with a closer look, beauty abounds.

A seasoned señora on her way to town.

This is beautiful country. The people are as modest as they are humble.

As we were wrapping up for the day I found some wire to create a little decoration from wire for their new living room.

This is Señora Supa in her kitchen. They have a wood burning stove and you’ll notice guinea pigs running around. They are a delicacy and a great investment because they reproduce fast and sell well.

Making progress on plastering the walls.

This is Esmeralda. She’s the Supa’s youngest daughter. We are using bamboo, nails and wire to prep for the plaster to better stick upside down.

The Supa family’s bedroom upstairs. The tarp keeps dust and dirt from the roof from falling.

Most houses aren’t built under the same roof. The Supa family have thee rooms: a living room, a bedroom, and a kitchen. The bedroom is upstairs (this is the view from the porch outside the door). The rooms are joined by a little courtyard that had a small wall to give privacy to the toilet. All made out of adobe and wood.