Cusco: If These Walls Could Talk / Cusco: Si los muros hablaran

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_{Stones over 500 years old serving as a resting place for the "mamis" and their harvest.}

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English

Hello, my dear friends from the Black and White community.

If these walls could talk, how many stories would they tell? Stones that are over 500 years old now serve as a resting place for the "mami" who sells her harvest just to get by. This fusion of colonial architecture built upon Inca foundations makes me wonder: what would have been the ceiling for the Incas if the Spaniards had never arrived? They were true geniuses of architecture.

I absolutely loved these photos. I captured an encounter between two "mamis" who sell on the streets; they stop, share a few words, and then continue on their way. One of my favorite shots features the beautiful Peruvian Hairless Dog (Perro Calato). These dogs are naturally warm to the touch despite having no fur, staying heated even in the biting cold of Cusco.

The doors and houses here are like gold. Everything in the city center is cultural heritage, and nothing can be rebuilt until it literally crumbles. These are houses with life, and that is why everything has such a unique, weathered look. There is so much I want to tell you about Cusco; every trip I learn more, and I am determined to keep working so I can soon move to the Sacred Valley and live a full, peaceful life.

"Peace, Love, and Unity. Best vibes to everyone."

¡Kachkaniraqmi! (Quechua: Until we meet again)

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Español

Hola mis queridos amigos de la comunidad Blanco y Negro.

Si los muros hablaran, cuántas historias contarían. Piedras de más de 500 años que ahora sirven de descanso para la "mami" que vende su cosecha para poder comer. Esa fusión de arquitectura colonial con bases incas es increíble. A veces me pregunto: ¿qué hubiera pasado si no hubieran llegado los españoles? ¿Cuál sería el techo de los Incas? Eran unos verdaderos genios de la arquitectura.

Estas fotos me encantaron. Capturé el encuentro de dos "mamis" que venden en la calle; una se detiene, comparten unas palabras y siguen su camino. Una de mis tomas favoritas es la del hermoso perro calato peruano. Estos perros son calientes al tacto, no tienen pelaje y, aun en el frío de Cusco, mantienen su calor.

Las puertas de las casas aquí son oro puro. Todo lo que está en el centro es patrimonio cultural y no se puede construir nada nuevo hasta que se desmorone por sí solo; son casas que tienen vida y por eso todo se ve así. Hay tanto que me gustaría contarles sobre Cusco... cada viaje aprendo más y estoy decidido a seguir trabajando para pronto mudarme al Valle Sagrado y vivir una vida plena y en paz.

"PAZ, AMOR Y UNIDAD. Buenas vibras a todos."

¡Kachkaniraqmi! (Quechua: Hasta que nos volvamos a encontrar)

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📸 Photo Gallery / Galería Fotográfica

_{"The Peruvian Hairless Dog: a living pre-Inca legacy in the cold Andean streets."}

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_{"A brief encounter: two generations of hard work and tradition sharing a moment."}

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_{"Inca foundations supporting colonial history: the architectural soul of Cusco."}

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Thanks for being part of this ongoing #MonoMad Challenge adventure! This is my entry for the #Monomad Challenge, hosted by @monochromes and @brumest

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Technical Details 📸

Detail	Information
Photographer	@cabzphoto
Camera	Sony A7III
Lens	Sigma art 24mm-70mm f/2.8 / Sony 50mm f/1.8 fe
Location	Cusco, Perú
Editing	Lightroom