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04th of July, 2016

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Peru '16

Our longtime guide Pedro showing us Urubamba from above.
Our longtime guide Pedro showing us Urubamba from above.
Salineras salt mines. They've been in use since before Inca times, at least 1000 years!
Salineras salt mines. They’ve been in use since before Inca times, at least 1000 years!

 

With Pedro overlooking Urubamba
With Pedro overlooking Urubamba
Locals harvesting salt from the pools.
Locals harvesting salt from the pools.
Moray. Site used for rituals including human sacrifice!
Moray. Site used for rituals including human sacrifice!
The boys contemplating the beautiful views at Pisac.
The boys contemplating the beautiful views at Pisac.
Sofia and Cortlin in an Incan home at Pisac.
Sofia and Cortlin in an Incan home at Pisac.

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