Our first stop was down in the valley; the idea is to give us time to acclimate before heading to Macchu Picchu.
One stop was at a place where they continued traditional weaving methods. I bought a wonderful, soft alpaca sweater in their shop although it wasn't made on the premises.
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| They're cute but I've read that they don't make very nice pets. |
We then stopped at the home of a lovely woman who grows coca leaves on a family-owned property in the jungle. It’s a 7-hour bus ride and an hour walk. They produce only 75 lbs. a year; it takes 500 lbs. to make a pound of cocaine. I noticed her teeth were very good- unusual for a 55 year old woman in a developing country. It’s the coca leaves- a major source of calcium. Darn, I wish I could take some home. I bet it would help my osteopenia, too. We did try chewing a few leaves-not bad. They were part of the breakfast buffet in many places and I chewed a few every chance I got. The guys made fun of my bad habit.
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| Villa Urubamba, where we stayed for a couple of nights. |
Magnificent views and beautiful plantings.
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