Flight to Cusco

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We have had an easy time today, not leaving the lodge until 10:30 for our trip up river. While we waited the sun the sun came out and so did the butterflies. We spotted a large iridescent blue one crossing the space outside the lodge.

When we arrived at Puerto Maldonado a group of men were swimming in the river manhandling what appeared to be a raft. We worked out that they had floated the heavy large cut timber downstream in the form of a raft and were dismantling it, so it could be raised by crane to the quay and then lifted by hand onto a truck. I suspect from the weight it was 'iron' wood.

Martin looked out for Internet cafés to take pictures of as we went through the town and we stopped off at a butterfly farm next to the airport.

The flight to Cusco was only 35 minutes and we were soon bumping our way in a minibus to our hotel which is close to the site of the Inca Palace. I quickly noticed effects of the increased altitude while Martin seemed unaffected. After a 20 minute rest we went looking for something to eat and found a delightful little cafe serving great food. I had a club sandwich and Martin a burger whose portions were so generous they provided a late lunch and evening meal.

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