This is a town more famous than Calca because there are ancient ruins and agricultural lands dating back to Inca Empire just around this town. There is a settlement called Pisac before Calca. This short road climbs at the beginning but then there is a nice descent to the valley. Together with Annie and Will, we arrived in Calca from Cusco in a short time. I either prefer to pay or stay in my tent (I paid for the days I stayed there). I do not like to stay for free at a room at such places. Friends of our friends are also our friends ( a common saying in Turkish)”. Mert replied as: “No need to put up your tents in the garden. We were told that they had a huge garden. I asked Mert, while I was riding with two other cyclists, whether he could host us on their backyard for a while. Especially, Elif Uzer kept saying: “Go there, they are really very nice people”. I had the opportunity to chat with Mert on Facebook before arriving there. I didn’t ask them why they have chosen this name. The name of the hostel is “El Mono Sabio” or translated into English “wise monkey”. The place they have met and established a business was Calca in Peru, they opened a hostel. Alper is a former textile businessman and Mert is a software developer formerly worked for Google. When I told that I’m riding from Cusco to Calca, the travelers who had traveled in Peru said: “You can stay at the establishment managed by two Turks in Calca, they will certainly offer a room for you.” Alright, I will meet them, Mert and Alper. This can be a place just to camp or a family’s, a friend’s house. I had mentioned in many of my articles before that travelers help each other to find places to overnight.
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