Hot Showers!
Hot water in Cusco - indeed, running water in Cusco - is a rare and precious commodity. Hence, this hostel advertises hot showers as a major draw for tourists. The San Blas Spanish School has running water infrequently. Fortunately, at my house we almost always have running water, but it is rarely hot. In the morning, the water in my shower comes out at about 55 degrees. I think this is a fair guess because the temperature in my bedroom hovers around 60 degrees. If I´m lucky, I get about two minutes of glorious hot, steaming water!
Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more 
