Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Cusco

I'm in Peru.
So far everything is really great. I arrived in Lima and got some sleep on both flights. I dont even remember taking off on them. When i got to Lima i was planning on sleeping in the airport and getting a flight to cusco in the morning, but i met an Irish lass that was going to a cheap hostel. So i baught a ticket for cusco in the morn and we shared a cab to the hostel. The owner of the hostel was really really nice. we talked for a while and then hit the hay. The Irish lass just got done with a trip on a motorbike from Colombia to Buenos Aires. She did it on a 125cc bike. Holy shit. now shes doing volunteer work in Pisco a city that had an earthquake wipe them out. Speaking of earthquake there was one the morning before i got here. hehe
anyways
Things are great here there are tons of travelers and people are really nice.
I havent taken any photos yet but will start soon. I have not had one chance to really relax yet. I have a feeling thats how its going to be until i get to Buenos Aires.

This evening i had a traditional Peruvian dinner which consisted of Alpaca, which is llama, rice, potatos, tomatoes and onions. Llama is not too bad but pretty tough. Kind of gamey like venison, only in taste though, not in texture.
There are alot of Aussies, Irish and Brits here that i have met. Only a few Americans and thier all from CA.
I also just found out that none of the hostels have heat and most of them dont have hot water. Peru is really something so far.

1 comment:

kate said...

WOOHOO! i have always wanted to try llama.

glad things are fun so far! stay awesome!