We took the bus from Pisac into Cuzco and were dropped off somewhere a couple kilometers from the touristic area we wanted to be. We were a bit hungry but we walked it anyway--probably a mistake. Once we got into the zone we were looking for, we spent some time looking for a good hostel to stay in. We met upon a few rather sketchy options.
The hotel we ended up in was quite nice, however, as you can tell by this closet door. Then we took our first shower since flying into Lima a week before. I think the water was warm, too.
View from our hotel room.
A museum we went to, all about Bingham and Machu Picchu.
The city's central plaza at sunset.
...and after dark, when we were surprised to find a big parade.
It is apparently normal to pull performers out of the parade to get a photo.
The lock to our door.
Our hotel room had a cool little loft overlooking the outer part of the city, however, we were so busy we didn't spend much time up there.
Inside the Coricancha, an Inca temple which was disassambled down to the foundation by the Spaniards to allow for construction of a Christian church. The stones were taken and reused for some other Spanish projects in the growing city.
The outside of the Coricancha.
Another big gathering, for an outdoor mass.
Next up, we caught our mid-day flight down to Lima, with enough time left in the afternoon to go for a walk down to the seaside.
"Love park" it's called.
Romantic quotations in these mosaics.
We went for broke, and after dinner we took a cab way in to the city center and hung around in the central square.
Apparently, having your wedding/wedding photographs here is the thing to do.
The next morning, we flew home via Panama City. It was an excellent trip.
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