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I’m in Cuzco
It’s beautiful. Haven’t seen much of the city yet beyond the drive from the airport and the view from the hotel; we’ve been told to not do anything for a few hours while we acclimatize to the altitude. You can see my view here, though.
So far, either the altitude pills and the coca tea work splendidly or I was born to live in the mountains, because besides fatigue (which is probably more the result of waking up at 5 am than anything to do with the height), I’m not doing too badly. Still, the last thing I want is to be sick for the massive hike tomorrow, hence a blogging break.
A few things about Peru:
So far, either the altitude pills and the coca tea work splendidly or I was born to live in the mountains, because besides fatigue (which is probably more the result of waking up at 5 am than anything to do with the height), I’m not doing too badly. Still, the last thing I want is to be sick for the massive hike tomorrow, hence a blogging break.
A few things about Peru:
- Despite being one of the world’s major coffee producers, most of the coffee is either for export or tourists. The locals prefer a drink called Inca Cola, which is approximately the colour of yellow Gatorade and tastes like bubblegum. I made it through half a glass and gave up in disgust.
- The food here is awesome, however. Very vegan friendly, surprisingly; probably even more so if I spoke more Spanish and was able to ask if things like hot sauce contain egg (sadly, many do). Our most interesting discovery so far was Japanese Peruvian fusion food, which is amazing.
- The sad looking stray dogs are apparently mostly not strays. They have homes and people just let them wander around.
- There’s a municipal election going on. I have no idea about any of the parties, but I’m told politics is fairly corruption riddled. You know, like it is nowhere else in the world.
- There are more female cops in Cuzco than male, at least traffic cops. This is reportedly because they’re less likely to take bribes.
- There’s a big Pride flag when you fly into the Cuzco airport. ETA: it’s the Incan flag. But still very welcoming.
- I am definitely a fan of coca tea and I’m trying to figure out exactly how much I can fit in my suitcase.
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