John,

We left another stone at Raqchi –  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raqchi – this time in a niche in an Inca adobe wall, which was built on Inca stone foundations. These niches, and trapezoidal doorways, are a feature on Inca temples. I don't believe the Incas discovered the arch, so all their doorways are slightly trapezoidal.

We arrived in Raqchi on the feast day of Saint Michael, to whom their church is dedicated. We saw the following shuffling dance being performed in the village square, which seems to be about a flock of sheep being menaced by wolves, bears etc.

 When we got back from seeing the Inca ruins, another dance started up. This time the guys in blue, with masks, represented the Chileans who invaded in the late 19th century:

The coordinates of Raqchi, which is about 11,450ft above sea level, are:

14 degrees 10 minutes 29 seconds South
71 degrees 22 minutes 12 seconds West

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Hugh Varilly
IBM Distinguished Engineer Emeritus