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Let sleeping dogs lie. We pass these same dogs each morning in San Blais plaza, Cusco en route to Spanish school. They get fed by local shopkeepers but in the meantime they curl up catching the warm sun rays on … Continue reading →

The unique architecture and alleyways of Cusco mixed with Inka stone at the bottom and colonial Spanish at the top.

Practicing night shots with long exposure from balcony of local pub overlooking 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 →

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 →

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.

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →