From Cusco (the navel of the Incan World) there are many different Incan Ruins. We awoke early on thursday and began exploring the sacred valley. First stop Pisac, a great example of the many terraces built for farming. An immense area of terraces, barrios (neighborhoods) and temples. The Incans grew so strong due to their ability to distribute water and terrace steep mountains for farming. We baked in the sun as we explored our first taste of Incan life. 
On down valley through Urubamba to Ollantaytambo. Another small gem of a village with ruins towering high above. These ruins are famous for the massive rocks that were somehow transported to the top of the mountain to form a temple. All these ruins are pinched among massive peaks and deeply carved valleys.
The blessing in all of our travels are the funky, hip tranquil places we stumble upon. This place had awesome food and no tourists, whew, breathe.
Finally ending our grand day boarding the Perurail train to Aguas Calientes (the overpricedand uber-touristy) gateway to Machu Picchu.
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