We had time after packing our bags for some last minute sightseeing in the city. We went to the Qorikancha which used to be the sun temple in Cusco but was turned into a convent for Dominican monks after the Spanish invasion. The building still has Inca foundations which withstood earthquakes but the Spanish walls above suffered damage. Most of the treasures were melted down and the gold sent back Spain. We had an enjoyable walk around looking at the artefacts from the Dominican period.
We spent some time back at the hotel, had a meal and then went to the airport for our flight back to Lima. The short flight was good and we had time for a coffee before checking in for our next flight.
ANDREA MILLS
27 chapters
14 Aug 2023
September 21, 2023
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Peru
We had time after packing our bags for some last minute sightseeing in the city. We went to the Qorikancha which used to be the sun temple in Cusco but was turned into a convent for Dominican monks after the Spanish invasion. The building still has Inca foundations which withstood earthquakes but the Spanish walls above suffered damage. Most of the treasures were melted down and the gold sent back Spain. We had an enjoyable walk around looking at the artefacts from the Dominican period.
We spent some time back at the hotel, had a meal and then went to the airport for our flight back to Lima. The short flight was good and we had time for a coffee before checking in for our next flight.
1.
On our way
2.
Miraflores and Barranco
3.
Discovering Lima
4.
Lima to Paracas
5.
Ballestas Islands
6.
Paracus to Huacachina
7.
Huacachina to Nazca
8.
Nazca lines
9.
Discovering Arequipa
10.
Journey to the Colca Canyon
11.
Colca Canyon
12.
Journey to Puno
13.
Lake Titicaca
14.
Puno to La Paz
15.
Exploring La Paz
16.
Discovering La Paz
17.
Day 1 of the tour
18.
Day 2
19.
Day 3
20.
Recuperating in La Paz
21.
Isla de Sol
22.
Train ride to Cusco
23.
Cusco
24.
Machu Picchu
25.
A last look at Cusco
26.
Going home
27.
Back home
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