Puno and Cusco

One night in Puno, to spend the day on Lago Titicaca. Visited the floating islands, a strange place.

Then on with bus to Cusco, which consider itself the archaelogical capital of America. It was in the heart of the Inca empire, with ruins everywhere you turn. Including one of the worlds so called seven wonders; Macchu Picchu. Tourists are all over the place, as are people trying to get their money. Thirty years ago Cusco was a small town, today it's stretching further onto the surrounding hills as people arrive to get a bit of the new gold. There is no industry nor any agriculture in the city, most people try to survive on tourists.

Which is sad, it could have been a nice place. If it were possible to walk two metres or sit still a minute without being attacked.

That said, the heritage of the Incas around here is impressive, and well worth a visit. Just bring loads of patience, the little I had got lost somewhere when I just felt like a big walking dollar bill.


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