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January 16th 2010

Published: January 17th 2010

Nine days in Cusco and one week of Spanish lessons under our belts...7 more weeks of lessons to go... we can already occasionally make ourselves understandable to some Cusquenans(ie.Cusco residents, and coincidently the name of the popular local beer😊) with what has been unearthed within! After 3 days of acclimatizing to the altitude of Cusco, by last Monday we were both feeling well and ... Read Full Entry

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School trip to the San Pedro market

Heading out - l to r - Sandra, Ethan, Rebecca, Claudia, Profesor Ronald, and Michael...Larry's class

Cusqueninos playing in the street

Laundries are everywhere - $2 Cdn/2kg but bicycles are uncommon.

Welcome Dinner for New Students

Great food at local "Meat" restaurant

Catholic Boys School up the road Gets Out

Playing in the Street

Toss the plastic bottle into the street and laugh when the cars run it over---hee hee

Entrance Sign to Cusco

Cusco city was originally built by the Incas in the form of a Puma...mucho speed...mucho strength...grrrr

Dodgeball across the Valley

Schoolkids play games like soccer and dodgeball at the school across the valley from us

17th January 2010

Rolande
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stairs
Yes, Stairs. I get the idea. And at that altitude. Wow!! Love hearing your adventures.

17th January 2010

Myrna Drury
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Well done
Quite enjoyed reading it all, keep up the good work. Love, Myrna

17th January 2010

Sue Nickel
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very stay in Peru
Very interesting and well written, Larry. My son, Brooks just arrived in Buenos Aires last week and will be taking 3 hour Spanish lessons at the university, 5 days a week for the month of March. He is very excited to do that although he has had previous classes at UVic and in Panama a few years ago. Continue to enjoy your travels and adventures! Hi from Penticton. Lyndi was the one that encouraged me to read your blogs! Sue

18th January 2010

Robin
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food
You were very brave to try guinea pig. Let us know if there is a recipe for it that really appeals to you. I have heard that it is very high in vitamin D.... Robin

18th January 2010

LawrMaur
Maureen and Larry Green

Hey Sue
So nice to hear from you...Brooks is most adventurous...good for him. Does he anticipate using Spanish in future career choice? You should try to visit him, yes?? Thanks for your positive feedback...we're having fun in Cusco (when we can breathe!!)

18th January 2010

Joy
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Hi
Sounds like you are having a great time!! Beautiful pictures! Miss you!

18th January 2010

Cherie Miltimore
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Very Interesting
I could not eat guinea pig. I really enjoyed reading your blog. I talked to Anne who was also worried about you....had you found the staircase to heaven....no you are safe. Thanks for all the interesting stories complete with great pics. I love the children play stories. Cherie

19th January 2010

Errol
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Weather
We are planning a trip to Peru in the next few months. What is the weather like since I have read that now is the rainy season. Your description of your stay has been interesting.

20th January 2010

LawrMaur
Maureen and Larry Green

RAIN Si!
Thanks for writing Errol. It is definitely rainy season right now...at least one very strong downpour each day (sometimes 2...or 3!). However, the locals swear that the rains will dwindle as the months pass and by April they should almost subside. In the meantime, the sun comes out every day for a while or more and is quite warm when it does. For the moment, raincoats or umbrellas are definitely warranted. This goes for Cusco only, can't speak for other locations...

24th January 2010

Jennifer
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Hay guys! So great to read on your adventures. I'd forgotten about the stairs. How was 'sexywoman'? Never did get to see it. Yes I am still remiss in getting the crepe restaurant info to you. But if you are facing the cathedral in Plaza de Armas with the fountain behind you, go left down the road about 500m and it should be around there somewhere...

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