Day 12: Journey through the Sacred Valley 
This morning we visit the ruins of Sacsayhuamán 

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and Pisac. 
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The colorful celebration below was for the Virgin Carmen in Pisac.
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On our way to Ollantaytambo
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we visit the colorful Pisac market and then head into the campo on a two-hour walk past the tiny village of Moray and nearby Inca salt mines.
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Tonight, relax in front of the fire in the shadow of one of the great Inca citadels.