Seeing & Doing Peru: 1. Land of the Incas Photo Journal

Posted By Bob Conklin on Feb 7, 2022

By Bob Conklin

In May, my wife, our two sons and I visited Peru. It was an incredible trip. This two-part photo journal captures some of the “seeing & doing” that we experienced.

Our first week in Peru began with a visit to Lima. From Lima, we headed east to Cusco to visit some of the Inca archaeological sites in that region, which include fabled Macchu Picchu. The photos below were taken during the first week.

As planned, my wife flew home from Lima after the first week. My sons and I journeyed from Lima by bus to Peru’s high country to hike some of the well-known trails and also visit Lake Titicaca. The photos that I took during the second part of our trip are included in the second photo journal, “Seeing & Doing Peru: 2. Hiking the High Country Photo Journal” (to be published by November 1, 2018).

Bob Conklin: The Pacific ocean from Larcomar mall in Lima, Peru.

Bob Conklin: Moray, an Inca ruin near Cusco thought to have been used for agricultural testing.

Bob Conklin: Inca salt mine near Maras – still in operation after over 500 years.

Bob Conklin: Inca ruins dot the hillsides around Ollantaytambo, Peru.

Bob Conklin: Wow. Macchu Picchu.

Bob Conklin: Sunrise approaches at Macchu Picchu.

Bob Conklin: Guinea pig for lunch.

Bob Conklin: Macchu Picchu.

Bob Conklin: Llamas enjoy the sun in a Macchu Picchu courtyard.

Bob Conklin: Coca tea – ever-present in Peru and said to help with altitude. Just don’t try to bring any back to the US – it’s illegal here.

Bob Conklin: Saqsaywaman (pronounced “sexy woman”) ruins above Cusco. These jagged walls are thought to represent the teeth of a jaguar.

To continue with the second part of our journey, read “Seeing & Doing Peru: 2. Hiking the High Country Photo Journal.” The article will be posted by November 1, 2018.

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