Hummingbird hawk-moth,
Macroglossum stellaratum
(06/2017 in Oberursel, Germany)

Although we don't have hummingbirds in Europe, some are spotted sometimes. Due to their fast wing movements this diurnal moth looks very big in flight. The moth performs hummingbird-like flight maneuvers and makes an impressive sound. They are migratory butterflies and spend the summer in northern Eurasia. In winter, they fly to southern Eurasia and North Africa. There are also transition areas with permanent habitat. However, the borders are shifting due to global warming.

Near Machu Picchu is the beautiful village of Santa Teresa. This was the nicest place of my trip! The kids danced from morning to night and I really enjoyed staying in the main square and watching them. ✌☺

Near Machu Picchu is the beautiful village of Santa Teresa. This was the nicest place of my trip! The kids danced from morning to night and I really enjoyed staying in the main square and watching them. 👌☺

My last day in Cusco was spent exploring the museums included in the tourist ticket. Almost by chance I came past the Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo. What luck! Spontaneously, I lined up in the queue. I didn't know what to expect. Beside me in the queue an older man spoke to me. As a Swiss, he was able to talk to me in German. When we introduced ourselves by name, there was some confusion because we both are called Freddy. 😅

We enjoyed the one-hour dance performance together and had a very interesting conversation. He's married to a Peruvian for 9 years and told me a lot about country and people.

All the action and the facial expressions make this picture one of my very favorite Peru photos! 🙂

Look! There! A train! 🚂🚃🚃🌴

The station in Hidroeléctrica. Those who still needed something could stock up at the stalls with snacks and more. I walked from there along the railway tracks to Aguas Calientes. I sweated like hell in the high humidity. But it was really nice! ✌

Hey curious lady, what are you listening to? 😊

Ollantaytambo is the only remaining example of Inca-era urban planning. The buildings and Inca terraces as well as the narrow streets of the city are still in their original condition.

That's my group! It was a very nice trip through the sacred valley! The guide was really good and he even knew very well about the Peruvian wildlife. ✌💪 Ollantaytambo is the only remaining example of Inca-era urban planning. The buildings and Inca terraces as well as the narrow streets of the city are still in their original condition.

A great place to learn about the Inca culture! ✌
Just imagine how they lived together with the nature!

Ollantaytambo is the only remaining example of Inca-era urban planning. The buildings and Inca terraces as well as the narrow streets of the city are still in their original condition.