I posted a photo of this beautiful woman on the Life Writing Photography blog on Easter Sunday.  She was very sweet and allowed me to take this photo for a “propina” – a tip.  Almost everywhere in Peru that I have been, people are more than happy to have their photo taken – if – you pay for it.  At first, I felt kind of cheap/sleezy paying someone for their photo.  I don’t know why – I just felt like in that way I was taking something from them.  But, after being here longer, I have realized that several people can make all of their income, or a little extra, by allowing tourists to take their photos.  So now, instead of feeling sleezy, I just pay a little more than normal.  Still not sure how exactly to feel – but in some way, I hope that it helps/blesses each person I photograph – and each person who sees their image.

do you see what is hidden in the haystack?

Anyway – I had some fun photos from our day in the Pisac Market with Sam and Nate and thought I would share.  Outside of Machu Picchu, Pisac has been our favorite ruins to visit in all of Peru.  The town is about a 45 minute ride from Cuzco and so worth it.  Not only are the ruins incredible (we’ve only been up once, but plan to go again with my parents), but the town is cute and hosts a market on most days that you can walk through a purchase all sorts of typical Peruvian crafts.

We had lunch overlooking the market right before Nate and Sam headed up for some fun times in the Pisac Ruins.. . .