Drago D25 Cusco City of the Incas

With a hangover I dragged myself out onto the streets of Cusco. Its historical centre is picturesque with colonial buildings surrounding the square. A parade was ongoing celebrating workers days with council workers marching to a military band. Around the square we could see more traditionally and colourfuly dressed people awaiting their turn so we had 30 minutes at the chocolate museum awaiting their parade to start. I bought gorgeous smelling chocolate face cream which has been doing wonders for my skin!

Back in the square the colorful dancers were out dressed as sheppards with toy llamas hanging from their backs. They danced and jumped around with wrestling masks on their faces. Spotting a KFC across the square I stampped out my hangover and we joined our last walking tour of South America. We learnt that every church in Cusco is built on Inca temples and the remains can be seen in the perfectly crafted walls the Incas were known for. In some of the walls you can still see animal shapes in the rocks such as llamas and serpants. We saw a shop selling traditional instruments like a llama jaw bone and conch shell. Ending in a bar with a pisco sour shot!

Shopping for a few hours I finally got my alpaca jumper we returned to the hotel to meet Pierro our guide for the next few days as we trek over the andes. Another multiday trek he tried to put our nerves at ease and got us excited for the next few days!Read more