Cusco

We arrived in Cusco last night after a 10 hour train trip across the Andes. We started out in the freezing cold--ice on the ground and no heat on the train, meandered slowly over the Andes passing through several small towns each featuring a market selling everything from engine parts to sneakers and then slowly wound our way through lush green valleys along the river to Cusco. Incredible vistas the entire way but it was a long trip.

Cusco seems very lively--full of tourists all wearing the same clothes--convertible trekking pants, tee shirts, fleeces and, of course, cameras. There seems to be a lot of Brits here. The train was full of them, complaining about the high price of a beer which was not included in the "package."

Tonight I went for the orientation for my hike of the Inca Trail. My group is just me and a young couple from Mississippi. So much for their romantic experience. I just hope I don't slow them down too much. I'm leaving Steve in the hands of Ruben, our local guide here in Cusco. We will meet again at Macchu Pichu on Thursday.

To see my pictures from Lake Tititcaca click here.