Cusco

I made it to Cusco! This city is beautiful and has so much character. The weather is either intense 80 degree sun or pouring rain, often only 15 min apart from each other. I rested for the first few days after arriving to adjust to the altitude. Cusco sites at 3400 m (about 11,000 feet) above sea level. That is not an altitude to balk about. I still get winding walking up hills and stairs, but I have been able to, somewhat successfully, exercise, so I would say I have adjusted.

I have been keeping myself busy with work and finding a place to live. I’ve changed hotels three times in the last week and a half. Each time to cut the price in half. It’s a bigger feat than you might think will all of my luggage. Unfortunately I don’t pack light. Here is the view from the last place, where I am now. I am on the 5^th floor and have a fantastic view. Better yet the place only cost S./35 a night (about $13).

I have had a chance to wonder a bit, but there is still a lot of the city to see and plenty of tourist activities to keep me better. My first impressions are that is this going to be a fun place to live. There is a lot of Italian food and plenty of good coffee. The city set in a valley and so it pretty hilly, but the mountains make for beautiful views. Cusco has an interesting history as a pre-Inca, Inca, and then Spanish European city. The architecture in the center definitely reflects the blend of Inca and Spanish history.

Eating out alone. Book and Pizza

I found a place to live in the center, in a neighborhood called San Blas. I move in tomorrow, so pictures to come soon! Also more on work and Cusco adventures!

Cusco at night