Machu Picchu

June 13, 2011 10 Comments

I finally arose at 4:12am after waking up every hour almost on the dot since about midnight. My mind could never settle down to sleep knowing that in just a couple hours I would be standing within one of the most amazing places on Earth. Machu Picchu truly is one of the most remarkable, beautiful, majestic sights I have ever seen. The mystery and energy of this special place are felt by all who set foot upon its ruins. Here a some of my favorite pictures from Peru. Never stop exploring.

SAM_0910 — A most delicious Peruvian meal. Yes, that is Alpaca on the right.

One of my favorite things to do is people watch. I especially love to watch the locals when I am in their culture. Here are some pics of the beautiful Peruvian people.

SAM_0988 — Inside a local home. Yup, those are guinea pigs on the floor. The family raises them and sells them.

The ruins of Saqsaywaman. First of all, how did the Inca people move such massive boulders? And notice how they all fit perfectly together. Absolutely incredible

To dye the alpaca and llama hair, they squish a tiny bug and use its blood for the dye. This is a bug right after he squished it. Yummy.

A rainbow of alpaca and llama hair used to weave clothing

Weaving and weaving and weaving and weaving...

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Mike Morgan
June 15, 2011 at 5:26 pm Reply

Some awesome photography! Looks like you’re having an amazing time.
- misslisonbeesadventures
  June 15, 2011 at 5:39 pm Reply
  
  I am having a wonderful time! It is times like these when lugging around a 20 lb camera is worth it 🙂
Micah
June 15, 2011 at 6:01 pm Reply

What else was on the plate with the alpaca?
- misslisonbeesadventures
  June 17, 2011 at 4:35 pm Reply
  
  monkey brains, cat legs and rat tail…
Carly
June 15, 2011 at 7:08 pm Reply

Jenna, so awesome! My favorite picture is the one with the little girl tied to her mommies back:) I wish it was in our culture to wear our children around like that;)
Rob
June 15, 2011 at 8:51 pm Reply

My nieces love the pictures! It looks like you are having a great time.
Alisa
June 15, 2011 at 9:36 pm Reply

What a BEAUTIFUL life! Amazing how simple living can be fulfilling!!! Hope you are having fun!?!?!
Thanks for the blog updates. Keep on keepin’ on! Miss you!
Tim bryce
June 16, 2011 at 12:44 am Reply

Super awesome adventure you having right now! !!!!! I wish I was there with you. Keep taking lots of pictures. I am having a good summer so far. I haven’t gone to Arizona yet. Parker B. and I went to Provo Beach Resort on the last day of school. It was so fun and a little painful. Stay safe!
Cameron
June 22, 2011 at 4:52 pm Reply

I could’ve moved those boulders, great post Jen Jen!!
Arlene Bancroft
June 26, 2011 at 3:04 am Reply

I am SO jealous of your summer adventures!!!! I wish I was with you! You look amazing… And the scenery is ahhhhhhhhhh…. There are no words to describe!
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