After a restless night, we all woke up feeling horrible! The altitude is definitely taking it's toll. Raging headaches, nausea, body aches, trouble breathing... not fun! We didn't let that stop us from enjoying the beautiful day, instead we ventured to into the Sacred Valley to the quaint village of Pisac. Pisac is situated on the bank of the Urubamba River in the middle of the Andes. Red clay buildings are nestled alongside the river with the ancient Inca ruins of Pisac set high above.
Every Sunday, there is famous market with vendors selling high quality handmade goods and fresh produce. The locals wear their traditional hand-woven clothing and it is not uncommon to see small goats running about! The sun was shining with not a cloud to be seen. Absolutely beautiful. We spent hours browsing and taking pictures of the colorful market. 
Our day continued with a drive to the Pisac ruins. The ruins are known for its small, intricately placed stones that fit perfectly together. The ancient craftsmanship rivals that of even the magnificent Machu Picchu. It was breathtaking. After another scary drive where we barely escaped head-on collisions with other cars, children and stray dogs... we arrived back in Cusco just in time for a beautiful sunset. The days just keep getting better. I hope all is well with you!
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