Arriving in Cusco this morning, we feel sated from the best food we've had so far in South America (ceviche, real Chinese food, anticuchos, artisanal ice cream, pollo y papas fritas from Brasa Chicken, and decent coffee!). That's the first world part. We also arrived in various states of abdominal distress - yes, the third world part. While a semi-regular part of life in Ecuador, stomach woes were but a distant memory while we were in Chile.
Between the altitude and our diminished physical state, it was a somewhat dicey morning. Fortunately, the house we are renting is super comfortable -- three bedrooms, two floors, fully stocked kitchen, fireplace, fast wifi, and washing machine (cue triumphant fanfare). It's a renovated colonial house in the centro historico, just a few minutes from the Plaza de las Armas, a super mercado, and the Mercado San Pedro. Can't tell you how glad I am to have two weeks to slow down and relax here.
The view from our balcony
Main living room
Ready to cook chicken soup and rice
Ruby in the upstairs living room
After naps and coca tea, we went out for sandwiches and beverages of choice (coffee or Gatorade). I consider it a good omen that not only were we not pick pocketed or mugged as everyone warns us to be careful about, but I actually found my jacket again after leaving it in the cafe for an hour.
Alicia, we await your arrival next week!!
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