Our guide, Jessica from Explorandes, was a bit late meeting us at the bus station. Soon enough she was there and we were driven through the streets of Cusco. I really felt like I was in Cusco when we passed by the magnificent statue of Inca Pachacutec on the way to our hotel, the Picoaga, near the plaza.

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Ah, the charms of Cusco were waiting. Ray and I both felt much more energetic after this leisurely travel day. Although we had done plenty of exploring we had each napped considerably along the way ... (more)