Monday, 3/4. Cusco was the site of the capital of the Incas. A great deal of the city was destroyed by the Spanish, but what remains is impression. Estimates are that they removed up to 200 tons of gold which had been decorating the city. The remaining rocks are stunning. Massive rocks, moved a mile or more to their defensive positions. Some of their stone walls were covered up by Spanish architecture only to have it all revealed during an earthquake in 1950. The Spanish works were destroyed, the original Inca structures were hardly impacted.
Alpacas were present in the ruins. Fearless and very active. They liked to roll in the dirt. Cute.
I passed on visiting the museums during our free afternoon. Settled in a balcony seat watching the central park. Enjoyed life go by. Rain emptied the park, but it was still entertaining.
We had a farewell dinner for Peru. The group is much more sociable now and we’re all looking forward to Ecuador. Tomorrow is a travel day.
Pictures don’t do the size justice. The seams are flawless. 
Three rooms connected by trapezoidal windows. Perfect alignment. 
The walls were built with frequent right angle corners to improve defense. 
A church view and a beer. 
Only a portion of beautiful wall art.