For the remainder of our trip, we explored the area of Peru known as the Sacred Valley.
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We rafted down the Urabama River.
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Enjoying gorgeous scenery as we floated down some 0.1 level rapids.
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There were also lots of interesting sights in the area.
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Sheep herder in the Sacred Valley
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Local foods...
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Storage areas.
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Masks for sale...
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Animal fertility symbols atop roofs...
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Even a lampshade at a hotel bar...
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Hovels with a great view of the ruins...
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Pottery produced by local crafstmen...
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Using paints like these.
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Here we also saw lots of natives in the valley - hey, wait, are those bialys?
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Some climbing up to the ruins at Ollantaytambo.
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But, we were mostly attracted to the cute kids.
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Some in a local school.
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Some learning to become carpenters.
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Some playing soccer.
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But most just hanging around.
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It was a trip we'd recommend.
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