February 1, 2012
Inspired by Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu taken from the start of the trail that leads UP to the Sun Gate.
Your Stone Bank blogger is just back from a trip to Peru — talk about stonework!
The Inca genius for stacking stone is AWESOME (an overused word and perfect in this case) Truly, Machu Picchu is awe-inspiring, breathtaking, incredible, dazzling.
The Incas are gone — but their buildings stand and bear witness to the fact that building with stone is building to last — a very long time.
Here’s a brief slideshow of our day at Machu Picchu.
If you are interested in travel to Peru, check out Art Andes. Melanie Ebertz has been traveling and working in Peru since 1985. Here’s a link to her website.
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The lost city of the Incas « UweC Peru said,
February 1, 2012 at 2:10 pm
[…] Peru visiting journalist Sharon Kessler has posted another Machu Picchu slideshow, focusing on the Inca’s stonework, on her StoneBankBlog.wordpress.com Share […]
Jean said,
February 9, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Imagine having to refurb that. Makes a stone wall at the Stone Bank look like short work. Your photos from Peru are fabulous.
stonebankblog said,
February 9, 2012 at 9:36 pm
Peru was astonishingly gorgeous and it seems like a dream. Glad you enjoyed the slide show!