We just checked into our hotel room in Cusco. The flight was a bit bumpy coming over the mountains from Lima. We hired a transport service to meet us at the airport and he safely got us to our hotel. The hotel room is very clean and nice but very small.
I can tell we are at a much higher elevation. I need to find some Coco tea to start drinking. I remember from my last trip how much it helped. I don’t normally like hot tea but I like this kind.
We had a good night’s sleep last night once we were able to unwind and sleep. We missed breakfast as we both slept in. We had sandwiches for lunch/breakfast at the airport. Mine was fairly good but Nicole’s wasn’t as good.
After we rest for a bit we will take a taxi to the main square which is where most of the restaurants are. We would like to find a really good meal tonight. Starting tomorrow we will have to eat what ever we are given at the retreat. I brought some nut bars just in case!
We meet up with our hosts at the main square tomorrow at 10:30. When we go to the square tonight we will find the Starbuck’s so we know where we are going in the morning. We will have almost a two-hour drive once we leave Cusco to get to their place. I bet it will be a beautiful drive.
So far everything has gone according to plan. No surprises yet.
I’m really tired this afternoon. Trying to decide if I want a nap now or food first. I’m glad we came in a day early so we didn’t have to rush. It will take me several days to adjust to the high altitude. We are at 10,925 feet.
I was able to find an ATM machine that looked safe to use at the airport in Lima this morning so I could get some local money. No problems using my card. Nicole brought cash and exchanged it at a money exchange place when we got in last night.
So far we haven’t done anything but sit in an airport, hotel, airplane or taxi. We weren’t in our room last night very long as we got into Lima after midnight and we were back at the airport by noon. Looking forward to seeing some of this beautiful country tomorrow.
So far, so good! Our real adventure starts tomorrow. Getting a bit nervous and excited. What ever have I gotten myself in for this time?