Emirates: Mosque
A stopover in Bahrain was a good opportunity to visit the city. This is a mosque in the blue hour.
January 24, 2004
Random post from the past:
Inca fortress at Pisac
Pisac is about 30 km from Cusco. The place is well-known for two attractions: the colonial village with its market and the Inca fortress overlooking it. The setting of Inca Pisac is truly spectacular with fantastic views of the Urubamba valley. The site is smaller than much more famous Machu Picchu, but very well preserved and much less touristy. Like in Machu Picchu, there is a ceremonial centre with a sacred stone (Intihuatana) used for tying the sun to the Earth. ...