Ollantaytambo
Arriving in the town of Ollantaytambo is like stepping back in time. Cobbled streets, few cars, people carrying heavy loads of sticks or produce in colorful blankets on their backs. The town is a maze of narrow alleys with rustic rock walls. The townspeople were friendly and greeted us with smiles and buenas tardes. At the end of the main street is the giant terraced Incan fortress, just begging you to climb it and enjoy the view.
Our group climbs to the top to check out the scenery.
Our room at the Hotel El Sauce had a nice view of the terraces.
Hotel El Sauce has eight rooms and is nestled in the middle of town.
The lobby and dining room area of El Sauce is bright and cheery, with a fun collection of handknit hats, each design indicating the village and status of the wearer (male, female, married, unmarried).
In Ollantaytambo, many people are selling walking sticks to use for the Inca trail.
A typical shop on a typical street.
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