Let's continue to Cusco!

The flight to Cusco with a view of the Andes was very impressive.

Cusco is the capital of the region with the same name and is located at an altitude of 3420m, which can be felt as soon as you arrive.

Peter was hit harder, but thanks to Sorochji Pills (soroche is the term used for altitude sickness here), Cokatee - recommended and tested by the locals - some rest, plenty of agua, one slowly adjusts to the clearly noticeable physical challenge.

It's currently rainy season here, so it's often cloudy and significantly cooler than before with nighttime temperatures of 6 degrees.

Cusco is a charming city, characterized by a truly impressive center with beautiful colonial buildings. In 1983, it was added to the list of World Heritage Sites.

You can find stylish handicraft, beautiful silver jewelry, and clothing and blankets made of alpaca wool, which not only feels good but also keeps you warm.

Here, too, you can feel the poverty of the population, who try to get by with small businesses. You also come across children who offer souvenirs.

On the menus, you can find, in addition to alpaca carpaccio, muy al horno - guinea pig prepared in different variations.

Here, many tourists gather, who visit Machu Picchu from here.

We also plan to visit Machu Picchu in about 2 days. Due to the weather conditions, some roads are not drivable, so we will most likely arrive by train and bus.