Cusco at 3400m

It’s my second day in Cusco, and what a quaint colonial town it is. We are staying near Plaza del Armas, the main square. The hotel (El Puma) is okay... my room doesn’t have any windows. And it’s in the middle of the floor. Weird and I’m not bery fond of it! Anyway.

I’ve been suffering a bit from altitude sickness - lethargic and headaches. Took it easy today and went with our guide Kike to see the San Pedro market that sells all sorts - an amazing array of flowers, colourful textiled and bags, to fruit, cheese, Maka (some herbal thing that the Chinese love apparently), quinoa and meats.

Before that though, we went to see the Sunday raising of the flag procession. Had a marching band and the mayor of Cusco joined too. Was quite a spectacle.Read more