Today we have an excursion outside Cusco. We travel narrow-winding roads on mountain edges, at times having to stop and let other cars pass with paper-thin space between our vehicles. The views are amazing. No matter how hard I try the photos do not do it justice.
Everyone on the van is excited when we encounter a herd of sheep and llama.
Our destination is a small farming community where we learn about how they farm the land to this day using traditional tools retrofitted with newer parts reclaimed from old cars or other repurposed rubbish. We are invited to try to till the land, Samuel is far more effective the me.
We also get to sample a traditional barbecue. Stones built into a dome structure with a fire in the middle. Once the store are hot enough, the entire structure is taken apart then laid out with alternating layers of stone and vegetables and meat, topped off with a cuy (guinea pig). Once all the layers are in place the mound is covered with long grasses, tarp (a modernized element) and dirt. Everyone pitched in to help.
Our visit wrapped up with a weaving presentation including how natural dyes are used to make their rich color palettes.
Excellent trip saw much more than would have seen with out Adventure Life's help.
Anonymous traveler
2 days ago
Erin made things easier than I thought possible. So good at answering questions in a timely manner and explaining all. I feel she looks out for me.
Fran Folkman
2 days ago
Very personable and knowledgeable! Able to answer questions and provide advice based on personal experiences.
Robert Thompson
2 days ago
Erin is a seasoned travel planner and is very personable. She is a good listener and uses our questions and concerns to make the trip just as we want it. She is very good at moving the booking process along and meticulous with the details.
This is why we came back to have her plan this trip for us.
Lynn Oveson
2 days ago
Erin C. was incredibly helpful and thorough. I had answers immediately or within the same day.