After catching an early flight from Lima to Cuzco and some sightseeing at Moray, I finally reached my home for the next couple days in the Sacred Valley. I opted to acclimate in Ollantaytambo hoping I would avoid the altitude sickness with the gradual altitude (Ollantaytambo = approx. 2,700 meters above sea level; Machu Picchu = 2,430 meters; Cuzco = 3,400 meters). Thank goodness I never experienced much altitude sickness the whole trip besides a faint shortness of breath at times. I chose the El Albergue in Ollantaytambo at my central point for this leg of my trip. I HIGHLY recommend this bed & breakfast/hostel.
A refreshing lemonade made with fresh squeezed lemons and a bottle of sparking water.
El Albergue is home to a small family of friendly cats. A couple of them decided to invite themselves to lunch.
A popular Peruvian dish called chicharron de pollo served with "mote", potatoes and an onion and mint salad.
Alpaca, which is similar to a llama, was something I had to eat in Peru. It is a popular dish served in the Sacred Valley. El Albergue's preparation was a steak cut with an elderberry sauce and Huacatay potato puree. Alpaca had a beef and lamb taste and texture. The meat was tender and juicy, but not gamey at all.
Address: El Albergue
Ollantaytambo train station
Ollantaytambo, Peru
Type: Peruvian
casual
Chomp worthy: Everything is delicious here! Alpaca is a must try since it is indigenous to the area. The
lamb here is also some of the best lamb I've ever had.
No comments:
Post a Comment