Cuzco - bakeries, traditional, squatting ick!


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February 15th 2013
Published: April 30th 2013
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Cuzco was alot nicer than we thought it was going to be. Gorgeous old buildings, beautiful old plaza and garden areas.
We did a walking tour out if the Lonely Planet guide which was food but bloody hot. It took us up to a lookout point which had a view of the whole city. Cuzco is the largest and oldest city in Peru.
There are ALOT of dogs around, and occasionally smell urine. There are water channels running down some streets and then later saw a guy peeing in one of them (so the smell was explained).
One thing we were surprised with was the number of bakeries. Exquisite pastries, cakes, and slices set up on stunning window displays. Looked very out of place.
Walking around the city was great. Got to see the locals and how they are in their own environment without being in a touristy area. The money seekers were easy to spot. I don't think 2 women walking around in bright coloured traditional attire walking a dressed up Alpaca in the city is normal. Obviously charging for photos, but I got a sneaky one 😊

While there we had to try their traditional dish - guinea pig. I thought it was really nice, after I got over how it looked when it came out on the plate!!! Crickey wasn't really prepared for that!!! Blair wasn't a fan, which surprised me as I thought it tasted like pork.

Up on our lasts day preparing ourselves for a other epic series of flights.
Cuzco - Lima (1.5hrs)
Lima airport (wait for 12hrs)
Lima - Houston (7hrs)
Houston airport (wait 2hrs)
Houston - Mexico City (2.5hrs)
Mexico City (wait 2hrs)
Mexico City - Peurto Escondido (1.5hrs)

28.5 hrs
4 flights
3 country's


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