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Day 185 – Cusco by night

Practicing night shots with long exposure from balcony of local pub overlooking Plaza de Armas, Cusco.

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Day 184 – Plaza de Armas, Cusco

Beautiful Plaza de Armas, the historic centre of Cusco dominated by a two churches. To the left is the Cathedral of Santa Domingo built on the foundations of an Inka temple which took nearly 100 years to complete by 1654. … Continue reading

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Day 183 – Local at a chicheria, Cusco

Our Spanish school takes us to visit the ‘real Cusco’ to outer underprivileged areas of Cusco after class on this day. One of the stops was to visit a local chicheria, a drinking establishment where Chicha is served. A corn … Continue reading

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Day 182 – Back to back VW’s, Cusco

Apart from the Inka ruins in this region one thing we find fascinating in Cusco is the large number of classic 60’s VW beetles been driven around here. Some still in original condition, I’m sure.

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Day 181 – Discouraging jaywalkers, Cusco

Cusco council have hired these actors to discourage jaywalking on the main street. There are 4 of them cracking their whips as they wander up and down the median strip. Haven’t seen any whipping per se but no one game … Continue reading

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Day 180 – Toritos de Pucara, Cusco

Ceramic bulls (Toritos de Purcara) are found on many roofs in this part of Peru and in Cusco. They are placed on the roof of a new house as a blessing for prosperity, fertility and wealth. This one is on … Continue reading

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Day 179 – San Blas en la noche

Our stairway alley in San Blas, Cusco at night. Our studio is half way up the stairs on the left. Good exercise for our trekking next week especially as we are still at 3300m high. Took this on the spur … Continue reading

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Day 177-178 – Our humble abode, Cusco

Nobbies are finally staying put for 2 weeks in Cusco. Found a quirky studio with kitchenette, fast internet and lovely views over the city for $27pn. This is our home whilst we go to Spanish school each day 8am-12 noon … Continue reading

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Day 176 – All aboard to Cusco

Nobbies break the budget for their birthdays and travel in luxury for the first time by train (jointly owned by Peru Rail and Orient Express) from Puno to Cusco. A spectacular 10 hour day trip through the Andean mountains reaching … Continue reading

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Day 175 – Pre Inca burial, Sillustani

Returned to Puno after a fabulous stay on the Uros islands. The afternoon was spent visiting Sillustani a pre inca burial ground. The stone cylinder towers called chullpas were built for the elite community members and usually held extended families. … Continue reading

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