Tuesday, November 6

Cochasqui Pyramids

A few weekends ago (hey, who said this blog needed to be in chronological order?) A group of us took the Panamerican Highway north to check out the Cochasqui Pyramids...


Here are some highlights:



A long way to Quito.



These pyramids are mostly pre-excavation- which means they appear as lumps below layers of earth.

Pyramid #14 is said to have magical powers, as llamas climb atop to propagate their species.



This pre-Incan empire had both a solar and lunar calendar.



Llamas ponder the heavens.




Notice the Virgin of Quito in the Background? I can't see her either, but she's there.

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