Page 87 - Joe and Laurie's Anniversary Cruise

Follow a trail down through terraces and past a small plaza to a dusty
clearing with covered stone benches on either side. Fronting the square
is a massive, sculpted Sacred Rock, whose shape mimics that of
Putukusi, the sacred peak that looms due east across the valley.

This area likely served as a communal area for meetings and perhaps
performances. Many locals (as well as visitors) believe that the Sacred
Rock transmits a palpable force of energy; place your palms on it to see
if you can tap into it.

The lower section of the ruins is separated from the spiritually oriented
upper section by a Central Plaza. The lower section was more prosaic in
function, mostly residential and industrial. Eventually, you'll come to a
series of cells and quarters, called the Group of the Three Doors and the
Mortar District or Industrial Sector.

By far, the most interesting part of this lower section is the Temple of
the Condor. Said to be a carving of a giant condor, the dark rock above
symbolizes the great bird's wings and the pale rock below quite clearly
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