There's something about a lack of oxygen that makes me feel right at home... hmmm.
Either the Incas were really patient or really really fit...because man, they love stairs. It's possible that they foresaw that millions of white people would come visit and undoubtedly be relatively out of shape, and that this would be some big joke that they could laugh about from their spot in the afterlife.
Luckily, Tony and I are in pretty good shape, but my heart hasn't pounded SO HARD in quite a while.
We got to Peru on the 23rd (? I think...I spent all day thinking it was Monday and wondering why none of the kids went to school here). We spent 3 nights in Lima in the Miraflores neighborhood, which was great! Visited a museum, ate great (really cheap) food, etc. Lima is a regular city and doesn't require quite the athletic endurance that Cusco does, which is where we are now!
I LOVE CUSCO.
Cusco is what I pictured when I imagined South America as a whole. It is quite a bit more indigenous and rural than anywhere we have been thus far, which is a welcome change. The architecture is great, I love the cobblestone streets and the small size of the town.
We are staying in a great hostel called Piccola Locanda. Aside from the 80 stairs (they're those stairs that are made for tall people and are really 1.5 stairs...) that it takes to get to the front door from all directions, it is AWESOME. The staff is great, the rooms are beautiful and it is super reasonable in price. BUT the best part is that part of the proceeds from our stay go to 2 local children's organizations. We are going to try to visit the organizations to learn more about what they do and say hi to the kids.
We are staying here for a week, minus one day before Halloween to go to Macchu Pichu...which I am beyond excited for.
Tomorrow we are taking the bus to the Sunday market at Pisac. Out of the MILLIONS of hats we've passed by i am still waiting for the right one to jump out at me...which lucky mud flap beanie will be mine??? I'll find out tomorrow.
xoxo
Brandee
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Just caught up on my reading for you guys. Looks like your having a lovely trip! How lucky you are! I can only imagen what Pure looks like. Keep safe and healthy! I will keep reading so keep up the writing :).
-Kristen
I got so excited when you told me that you heard Bruce Springsteen in Peru. I'm sure Tony was excited too :)
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