We packed up most of our stuff leaving it with the hostel, then headed off on another public boat to Isla del Sol, the legendary Inca birthplace of the Sun and a hot tip from many of our friends who had visited the area. It was raining heavily on the way over which didn’t seem appropriate and the engine of this boat kept stopping too, but we made it eventually and as if by magic the rain stopped and the sun came out for the entire duration of our stay.
Inca greets us on Isla del Sol
Cacti on Isla del Sol
The Island was gorgeous and situated in breath-taking turquoise waters, and we spent an enjoyable day navigating Inca ruins and being floored by the views in either direction as we walked along the spine of the mountain range which ran the length of it. Hardened by our recent trekking to Choquequirao we found this walking a lot easier despite the relentless sun, and made it to the south end of the island by late afternoon.
Midday heat on the Island
Wild flowers on the isle
ceremonial table in the Inca ruins
dung beetles in action
That evening from our hostel balcony we were treated to some of the most spectacular sunset views I have seen anywhere in the world – hopefully the many photos that Laura took will in some way do justice.
the sunset begins...
the sun dips
Laur checks out the colours
the sky is aflame
those colours again
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