Cusco - Puno - Lake Titicaca - La Paz So we got the First Class (the name of the bus) to Puno from Cusco - 8 hours, 3 stops. Definitely recommend it, as it breaks the long journey. Stopped at Andahuaylillas, yet another church, dubbed the ‘Sistine Chapel’ of South America, but nah, don’t think so, just another tourist puller. The second stop in Raqchi was better - amazing Andean scenery (haven{t got sick of the mountains), old Inca temples, vast farming space, simple and unobtrusive local housing, wild vicunias and llamas running around. We then stopped at this random dusty town, walking through typical markets selling all kinds from dead snakes (for medicinal purposes), to cocaine leaves to kitchen sinks. Was nice to see traditionally dressed women - big puffy skirts, bowler hats, two
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