Wednesday, 21st May 2014 So… we got up this morning and I had a good long shower, washed and blow dried my hair and rummaged through my case for my cleanest clothes. We had a long, long couple of days ahead and goodness knows when I’d next be able to get a wash. Then we…
Tag: Cusco
Culture in Cuzco
This morning we started the day off with a half-day tour of the very interesting town and region of Cuzco. It was also Stephen’s birthday, so he was spending it in some very unusual surroundings. 🙂 The bus set off, complete with local guide Arturo and the ever-present Rosario, who had proved to be…
Marvellous Machu Picchu
Ah… what can one say about Machu Picchu? No serious visit to Peru is complete without a trip to see this latter-day Wonder of the World, as it was voted in 2007. It was another early start for us this morning, but everyone at breakfast was wide-awake and in a suppressed state of anticipation. We…
Cuzco and Cava
Ah… it was great to be able to get up this morning when we wanted (around 7.30am), enjoy a nice long shower, then stroll down for a leisurely breakfast. Those who were going on the tour were just about to leave, so we said we’d see them later on. 🙂 We pottered around for a…
A Pack o’ Alpaca
Another early start this morning (5.30am) after an excellent night’s sleep. When we go back to work it will seem like a veritable lie-in getting up at 7.00am! 🙂 We had another few hours to spend on the bus again today, but at least once we arrive in Cuzco we’ll be there for four…