29,000 steps and welcome to Cuzco!

We were again fortunate… both bags followed us to Cusco!
Caught a Taxi which eventually found our hotel - Hostal Qolqampata - enjoyed the panoramic view and a freshen up, then out to pick up some tea and our altitude sickness prevention drugs (aceltazolamide). Surprisingly out of breath when climbing the stairs - Cusco sits at 3,339 meters above sea level (the trek will take us a little higher to 4,600 meters, despite Machu Picchu only being 2,430!)

We found Green Point Vegan cafe - the best kombucha (home brewed) and took two cans for the road.

Lovely first impressions of Cuzco - beautiful cobbled streets, lovely square but oddly quiet elsewhere. More incredible street art too!

A looong walk home, as our street “Avenida Don Brosco” is a long windy one that doubles back on itself…. Almost walked up to Saqsaywaman (hoping to visit another day). Not such an early night as planned, but hoping for a lie in and a good rest before we start the trek on Saturday.Les mer