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May 28th 2015
Published: June 3rd 2015
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After the charms of La Paz it took me a little while to warm up to Cusco, but after a day or so of wandering through the town, past the hordes of tourists and up the hill to the quieter narrow cobbled laneways I began to see what all the fuss was about. The second largest city in Peru, the old town is set around the large picturesque Plaza de Armas, a beautiful big square where it is easy to sit ... Read Full Entry



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3rd June 2015

Jackie
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This city sounds intriguing with all its little shops, narrow streets and hideaway galleries etc. Sounds as if it would suit me. Jonty is still making progress although last Saturday he was all over it. The testing and injections were just a pain. But no doubt he will get over that stage in time. Otherwise all well here. Love Jackie
3rd June 2015

RJT
Rachael

Yes it's pretty nice here. We just got back from Macchu Picchu and have upgraded to a different hotel - it's pretty swish. I'm sure Jonty is over it, poor little kid, but he will have to get used to it unfortunately otherwise he will feel terrible all the time. I sent him a funny video which hopefully will make him laugh!
3rd June 2015

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Trails!
I had been wondering if you would do the Inca trail or one of the other trails while you were there... looking forward to hearing all the walking details. :)
4th June 2015

RJT
Rachael

Yes! We did the the Lares Trail. I had never heard of it previously however we weren't organised enough for the Inca Trail. This turned out to be a good thing as the Lares Trail is very quiet, and beautiful scenery. Blog coming soon :-)
4th June 2015
Protest underway, Plaza de Armas

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Fabuloso Cusco!
Such a picturesque city, especially when away from the center in the high season. San Blas, up in the hills by Sacsaywaman, juices in the mercado--so heavenly. Brilliant to take the peaceful, scenic Lares trail, and I hope you got to try the sweet Lares hot springs. Heart-warming to see the demonstration, "We Are All Valle de Tambo," which is a battle between traditional farmers and incoming foreign mining companies down here in Arequipa Province. June is the month of fiestas and parades, so I hope you catch one. Wish I were there! Great photos!
4th June 2015
Protest underway, Plaza de Armas

RJT
Rachael

Cusco really is a gorgeous city! We wondered what the protest was about, so thanks, I was curious about this. We got back to Cusco just in time for the start of the Corpus Christi celebrations, so yes we caught a festival. Wow, they don't do it by half do they!
5th June 2015
Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Catholicism
"My impression as I walked around the squares and streets of Cusco is that the Spanish were very determined to convert the local Inca population to Catholicism"...our impression as well Rachael. The power and wealth of Catholicism is Cusco in a nutshell.
5th June 2015

SkiSet
The Ds

Cusco
Hi Rachael, Don't you just love Cusco? A great city to just wander in. Some of those steep, cobblestone laneways aren't for the faint-hearted though and can remember having to dart into a doorway more than once, to escape oncoming vehicles. Not enough room for both of you at the same time or footpath either to speak of. Haven't done the Lares but, did manage the Inca whilst there so, can only imagine that the scenery was just as spectacular. That experience will always remain one of the greatest highlights of our travels. The markets in Cusco?? - you can buy anything there. Couldn't cope with the alpaca foetuses in jars though. Pisco Sours ... wow!! Learnt how to make them and then sample the end result. Just as well we were walking home that night. :) Thanks for the memories. :) Jan
5th June 2015

RJT
Rachael

I really got a taste for those Pisco Sours and I have the recipe too....whether or not I can recreate these at home is another matter!
14th June 2015

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Cusco and chocolate
It is a city that warms to you. Glad you were willing to support the local economy. We found a wonderful Cuban restaurant on one of the back streets. It was lovely
14th June 2015

RJT
Rachael

Wow a Cuban restaurant would've been great to try. I was happy with Pisco and chocolate though!

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