Walking up to the cross
by Unknown
Monday
24th Feb
Last
weekend started off with no plans but ended up being rather productive. I didn’t
do much on Saturday morning, as there was a very loud thunderstorm (followed by
the usual power cut that lasted a few hours) the previous night so I slept very
badly. Nevertheless, in the afternoon I decided to go for a walk in the higher
part of Urubamba. It wasn’t a very exciting walk until I saw the mountain with
the cross in front me. This is a small mountain that Rewena pointed out to me a
few times as it has a path that leads all the way up to a big wooden cross
where you get a view of Urubamba and all the valley. Quite spontaneously, I
decided to walk up.
The mountain with the cross |
I made a friend on the way |
On my way up |
The
walk was pleasant, although quite tiring because it is quite steep. Also, since
we are still in the rainy season, there are also lots of plants growing on the
path, which made it a bit challenging at times. But I made it up! Yay!
Made it! |
I
must say that as soon as I arrived to the top I realized the confusing walk was
completely worth it. The view from the top is absolutely stunning and you can
see so far out. I was up there around 5 in the afternoon, so the light before
sunset was so beautiful. I had some fun recognizing Urubamba’s plazas, the
Volunteer House, the market, the stadium, etc. I think the mountains
surrounding the valley make the view even more breath taking (the photos don’t
do it justice).
La cruz (the cross) |
Urubamba |
The valley |
I
stayed up there for a bit and then walked back down, as I didn’t want to make
my way back in the dark. I must go back up some time with a sketchbook and draw
the view. I then came back home and continued working on a 1,000 pieces puzzle
with Marina that has currently been taking up the whole kitchen table (the only
table we have in the house…). I will try to post about my Sunday visit to Cusco
tomorrow!
PS:
Thank you Abi for the virtual kisses, wish you were here lovely.