Cusco, Peru

After official Kiva meetings were over a small group stayed a few extra days to go to Machu Picchu. They first flew in to Cusco. At 12,000 feet, Cusco takes a little adjustment, only there wasn't any time to relax and adjust so Geoff had a massive headache, and was dizzy for his brief visit. He still enjoyed this beautiful Colonial town and its history and treasures.

The Spanish took over (and pretty much destroyed) the Inca Empire. Geoff stayed in a Spanish Monastery with gorgeous architectural detail, and this picture over his bed...

The girls loved imagining this woman who is Adele's size. Isn't she amazing?!

Remains of an Inca building. They didn't use mortar between those perfect stones!

All sacred buildings were covered in an inch of gold (That explains the Spaniard's motives!) This block of gold was an inch thick and the size of two closet doors.

Next stop: Machu Picchu