Ollantaytambo

Sorry for the rubbish updates recently (and lack of pictures) but things have been super hectic recently. I am now sat in the reception area of Apu (he he) Lodge whilst Sam and Will are still in bed. I got up to try and book our tickets to Macchu Picchu but the internet isn't working for their site so thought I would update. As I sit here I have a view of the Andes, it's one of those completely awe inspiring sights!

Yesterday we caught the plane from Lima to Cuzco at 4:40 am and landed an hour later in Cuzco. A taxi picked us up and drove us through the Andes to Ollantaytambo. As we stepped off the plane myself and Will both felt very dizzy, Cuzco is really high 3,000 + so we had to take it really easy to combat the effects of altitude sickness...we stayed at the hotel and had a sleep and then Sam was sick!! But in true Sam style after 10 minutes he was fine and we walked down to the main plaza for some lunch. It was a great day to arrive as they had lots of dancing in the plaza and everyone was dressed in traditional costume. We sat in a restaurant with a balcony overlooking the event. Later we walked around Ollantaytambo - in the hills around there is other evidence of Inca settlements and the whole place is just surrounded by gigantic mountains, the light reflects off them and it's beautiful. There is also a little market full of colourful trinkets and ornaments and it's so cheap it's amazing. As ever we are off season so whilst there are some tourists here, it's not too busy.

Now we are going to walk down to the station and book the train tickets to do Macchu Picchu tomorrow, this is probably a better idea as it will give us another day to acclimatise to the altitude.