Pisac, in the beautiful Sacred Valley of Peru, is a community famous for its immense local market, full of intricate handicrafts, woven alpaca textiles, and silver jewelry of all shapes and sizes. It is equally well-known for its Incan ruins, which sit atop a hill at the entrance to the valley. The ruins are constructed at the peak of stunning agricultural terraces on the steep hillside, which are still in use today. The narrow rows of terraces are believed to represent the wing of a partridge (pisaca in Spanish), from which the village and the ruins both get their name. We visited on a hot day and hiked to the top, testing the strength of our lungs at the high elevation.
Below you will find a little something we dug out from the recycling bins behind the productions offices of House Hunters International. It is a shame they never chose to proceed with this episode. This rare lost episode of the popular series almost never aired, until we rescued it from obscurity for your viewing pleasure. (Warning: Apparently, this is still a rough cut so sound and images are below accepted broadcast standards.)
Love this video! Very funny… We miss you!
Hilarious! Love this episode, especially that British v/o artist. The best! Xo, bethie
Alfie, Jack and I looked at this after our drum circle on our vk in Kaui alone without televisions or husbands and we loved it! Very funny. More please!
WE LOVE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE HUNTERS! Now that we’re retired (more or less) we watch it continuously for days on end! Just can’t get enough! Consequently, we were delighted to find a “lost episode” here on your blog. We sincerely hope that in your continuing travels you will discover “lost” episodes in other parts of the world. Fingers crossed.
Also, I have to say that we agree with your choice. #1 had the man. #2 had views and was airy, but no roof. While #3 may have been the most expensive, with a roof AND views, it was exactly what you were looking for. Well done. We are looking forward to the sequence that displays your decorating choices.
xox,karl
I don’t know who Karl Epstein is, but I’m with him.
You would Karl very much.
Dear AYTT,
Shall I assume that the missing word was “like”?
Or shall I fill in some other verb? There are so many possibilities!
xox,karl
Yes, “like” works well. However, “envy”, “respect”, “fear”, “enjoy” and “disgust” are also applicable.
Dear AYTT,
Thank you for clearing that up. I’ll go with “like”….when, of course, I’m not demonically striking “fear” in her heart! Lol.
BTW, when you have a minute, please tell Robin that I would probably “like” her as well.
Onward and Upward dear travelers—The “Life Among the Ruins” episode of HOUSE HUNTERS will not be soon forgotten. A delicious ensemble treat with a guest narrator whose accent beguiled us!
Where will you take us next?
xox, Karl
Thank you for sharing this lost episode of HHI. Obviously, HHI must be thrilled that you located this excellent footage of one of their most unusual finds. I am concerned that the mad rush to see fine abodes in this remote location will overwhelm HHI, the Peruvian transportation industry and the fine real estate agent, who traveled all the way from England to show these properties. Therefore, this particular episode should be shown only to the very few.
Since I am known for my expertise in spectacular views, and have very discerning taste, I suggest that you personally contact the realtor in question and tell her of my interest.