Ollantaytambo, Peru

On the way back from Machu Picchu I passed through the Sacred Valley. I saw more Inca ruins at Ollantaytambo. The ruins were a giant fortress that gave them a great view over the valley and allowed them to protect themselves rather effectively against the Spanish. In fact, this was one of the only sites where the Spanish were defeated by the Incas (although it was short lived-the Spanish just returned a little later with three times as many soldiers as their first assault and easily took the fortress).

Resident fortress dog.

It was no Machu Picchu, but still a great way to spend a sunny morning.