Scenic view outside of Cusco- Bolivian snow caps in background.JPG
Scenic view outside of Cusco- Bolivian snow caps in background.JPG 2010-02-16
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IMG_0055.JPG 2010-02-16
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IMG_0061.JPG 2010-02-16
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IMG_0072.JPG 2010-02-16
Scott receiving the beloved Velveeta he's been waiting for from the U.S..JPG
Scott receiving the beloved Velveeta he's been waiting for from the U.S..JPG 2010-02-17
My tasty first meal with the group-alpaca meat.JPG
My tasty first meal with the group-alpaca meat.JPG 2010-02-18
First dinner with the Feb. mission group in Cusco.JPG
First dinner with the Feb. mission group in Cusco.JPG 2010-02-18
Post Candelaria dancing toe problems-told you those boots hurt.JPG
Post Candelaria dancing toe problems-told you those boots hurt.JPG 2010-02-18
After two weeks of waiting for it to fall off, decided it was time.JPG
After two weeks of waiting for it to fall off, decided it was time.JPG 2010-02-18
We climbed all the way down to the bottom.JPG
We climbed all the way down to the bottom.JPG 2010-02-18
Tah dah!.JPG
Tah dah!.JPG 2010-02-18
Climbing back up...these steps were GINORMOUS.JPG
Climbing back up...these steps were GINORMOUS.JPG 2010-02-18
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DSCN1716.JPG 2010-02-18
Demonstrating how they wash the wool with a natural root soap.JPG
Demonstrating how they wash the wool with a natural root soap.JPG 2010-02-18
Demonstrating how they spin the wool by hand.JPG
Demonstrating how they spin the wool by hand.JPG 2010-02-18
Demonstrating the process of dying the wools with plants, flowers, & seeds.JPG
Demonstrating the process of dying the wools with plants, flowers, & seeds.JPG 2010-02-18
Demonstrating the incredibly intricate weaving process.JPG
Demonstrating the incredibly intricate weaving process.JPG 2010-02-18
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IMG_0113.JPG 2010-02-18
Piles of their hand dyed wool yarn.JPG
Piles of their hand dyed wool yarn.JPG 2010-02-18
Guinea pig village...these guys have it made.JPG
Guinea pig village...these guys have it made.JPG 2010-02-18
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IMG_0118.JPG 2010-02-18
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IMG_0119.JPG 2010-02-18
It's incredible how the Inca stones are so PERFECTLY placed together.JPG
It's incredible how the Inca stones are so PERFECTLY placed together.JPG 2010-02-18
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IMG_0125.JPG 2010-02-18
With the Feb. mission group visiting the Sacred Valley.JPG
With the Feb. mission group visiting the Sacred Valley.JPG 2010-02-18
Neat patterns in the fields.JPG
Neat patterns in the fields.JPG 2010-02-18
LOVE the nature that I'm surrounded by here.JPG
LOVE the nature that I'm surrounded by here.JPG 2010-02-18
Moray Inca Ruins.JPG
Moray Inca Ruins.JPG 2010-02-18
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IMG_0138.JPG 2010-02-18
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IMG_0140.JPG 2010-02-18
People working their fields by hand.JPG
People working their fields by hand.JPG 2010-02-18
Amazing restaurant outside of Urubamba with an all you can eat buffet!.JPG
Amazing restaurant outside of Urubamba with an all you can eat buffet!.JPG 2010-02-18
Candle art....JPG
Candle art....JPG 2010-02-18
Was super intrigued by the awesome candle wax.JPG
Was super intrigued by the awesome candle wax.JPG 2010-02-18
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IMG_0157.JPG 2010-02-18
Cute little guys hanging out outside of the restaurant.JPG
Cute little guys hanging out outside of the restaurant.JPG 2010-02-18
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IMG_0166.JPG 2010-02-18
Ollantaytambo Inca ruins.JPG
Ollantaytambo Inca ruins.JPG 2010-02-18
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IMG_0173.JPG 2010-02-18
Ruins of Incan homes high on the side of the mountain.JPG
Ruins of Incan homes high on the side of the mountain.JPG 2010-02-18
Ollantaytambo ruins.JPG
Ollantaytambo ruins.JPG 2010-02-18
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IMG_0184.JPG 2010-02-18
Village of Ollantaytambo.JPG
Village of Ollantaytambo.JPG 2010-02-18
Maybe its because I grew up in Iowa, but I'm so humbled by mountains.JPG
Maybe its because I grew up in Iowa, but I'm so humbled by mountains.JPG 2010-02-18
Ollantaytambo.JPG
Ollantaytambo.JPG 2010-02-18
With Barb and some local indigenous women.JPG
With Barb and some local indigenous women.JPG 2010-02-18
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IMG_0197.JPG 2010-02-18
Local version of bags if you will, have to get the coins in the slots.JPG
Local version of bags if you will, have to get the coins in the slots.JPG 2010-02-18
Learning how Chicha (an alcoholic corn drink) is made.JPG
Learning how Chicha (an alcoholic corn drink) is made.JPG 2010-02-18
This little guy was just too cute to not take a pic of.JPG
This little guy was just too cute to not take a pic of.JPG 2010-02-18
Sacsayhuam????n from a distance.JPG
Sacsayhuam????n from a distance.JPG 2010-02-19
Tambomachay Inca Ruins.JPG
Tambomachay Inca Ruins.JPG 2010-02-19
With the group at Tambomachay.JPG
With the group at Tambomachay.JPG 2010-02-19
Sacrificial Alter at Inca Ruins of Q'Enqo.JPG
Sacrificial Alter at Inca Ruins of Q'Enqo.JPG 2010-02-19
Pretty alpacas.JPG
Pretty alpacas.JPG 2010-02-19
A vicu????a, native to Per???? and sought after for its fine wool.JPG
A vicu????a, native to Per???? and sought after for its fine wool.JPG 2010-02-19
Sacsayhuam????n Inca Ruins outside of Cusco.JPG
Sacsayhuam????n Inca Ruins outside of Cusco.JPG 2010-02-19
With the Feb. Mission Group at Sacsayhuam????n.JPG
With the Feb. Mission Group at Sacsayhuam????n.JPG 2010-02-19
Taking in the amazing structure.JPG
Taking in the amazing structure.JPG 2010-02-19
A Saxywoman at Sacsayhuam????n.JPG
A Saxywoman at Sacsayhuam????n.JPG 2010-02-19
With the Feb. group at Sacsayhuam????n.JPG
With the Feb. group at Sacsayhuam????n.JPG 2010-02-19
Sacsayhuam????n- amazing structure, HUGE stones perfectly fit together.JPG
Sacsayhuam????n- amazing structure, HUGE stones perfectly fit together.JPG 2010-02-19
Eagle Eye View of Cusco.JPG
Eagle Eye View of Cusco.JPG 2010-02-19
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IMG_0250.JPG 2010-02-19
Thank goodness I was there to hold it up or Sacsayhuam????n may have fell....JPG
Thank goodness I was there to hold it up or Sacsayhuam????n may have fell....JPG 2010-02-19
Perplexing to imagine how they moved these massive stones.JPG
Perplexing to imagine how they moved these massive stones.JPG 2010-02-19
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IMG_0256.JPG 2010-02-19
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IMG_0259.JPG 2010-02-19
Architectural perfection by the Incas.JPG
Architectural perfection by the Incas.JPG 2010-02-19
Ceviche! More of the Peruvian raw fish dish.JPG
Ceviche! More of the Peruvian raw fish dish.JPG 2010-02-19
Melting silver at a silver jewelry workshop.JPG
Melting silver at a silver jewelry workshop.JPG 2010-02-19
Silver and copper.JPG
Silver and copper.JPG 2010-02-19
Demonstrating how they make their elaborate silver pendants.JPG
Demonstrating how they make their elaborate silver pendants.JPG 2010-02-19
Showing us all the natural stones they use in their jewelry.JPG
Showing us all the natural stones they use in their jewelry.JPG 2010-02-19
The tedious work of filing down stones to fit into the designs.JPG
The tedious work of filing down stones to fit into the designs.JPG 2010-02-19
Outrageously detailed and time consuming work.JPG
Outrageously detailed and time consuming work.JPG 2010-02-19
Some of the finished and semi-finished products.JPG
Some of the finished and semi-finished products.JPG 2010-02-19
Beautiful views on the bus ride from Cuzco to Puno.JPG
Beautiful views on the bus ride from Cuzco to Puno.JPG 2010-02-21
Beautiful snow caps.JPG
Beautiful snow caps.JPG 2010-02-21
Two young girls with their alpacas.JPG
Two young girls with their alpacas.JPG 2010-02-21
With Barb in front of a church in Juli.JPG
With Barb in front of a church in Juli.JPG 2010-02-23
Enjoying a peaceful moment in my hammock in Copacabana, Bolivia.JPG
Enjoying a peaceful moment in my hammock in Copacabana, Bolivia.JPG 2010-02-23
Out to lunch with the Feb. group in Copacabana.JPG
Out to lunch with the Feb. group in Copacabana.JPG 2010-02-23
Sweet sculptures in the side of the mountain alongside the road.JPG
Sweet sculptures in the side of the mountain alongside the road.JPG 2010-02-23
Strokin this guy's chin.JPG
Strokin this guy's chin.JPG 2010-02-23
Hammocks=bliss.JPG
Hammocks=bliss.JPG 2010-02-23
Enjoying my pizza Cammeo style in Copacabana.JPG
Enjoying my pizza Cammeo style in Copacabana.JPG 2010-02-25
Hiking a piece of the Inca Trail outside of Copacabana.JPG
Hiking a piece of the Inca Trail outside of Copacabana.JPG 2010-02-25
Enjoying the view along the Inca Trail outside of Copacabana.JPG
Enjoying the view along the Inca Trail outside of Copacabana.JPG 2010-02-25
Women shepherds along the Inca Trail.JPG
Women shepherds along the Inca Trail.JPG 2010-02-25
Climbing the path of the 12 crosses in Copacabana.JPG
Climbing the path of the 12 crosses in Copacabana.JPG 2010-02-25
At the top of the 12 crosses in Copacabana.JPG
At the top of the 12 crosses in Copacabana.JPG 2010-02-25
View of Lake Titicaca above Copacabana.JPG
View of Lake Titicaca above Copacabana.JPG 2010-02-25
Eagle Eye View of Copacabana, Bolivia.JPG
Eagle Eye View of Copacabana, Bolivia.JPG 2010-02-25