Bah! I am all museumed, churched, and even cathedraled out I spent this morning visiting a bunch of sites riht here in Cusco centre. Interesting and beautiful stuff. The Museo Inka was probably the most interesting with its massive collection of artefacts. Including, but not limited to, erotic pottery. The Incans, conquerors of the Andes, smithers of gold, and ceramic perverts. Funny how the last bit is left out of the textbooks. So last night that ...

Well for the first and only time this trip, that damn graphic of Machu Picchu (henceforth known as MP) is accurate! Incan ruins, Through the Looking Glass train rides, nd Salsa Dancing! All in this update! (appreciative gasp) But first, I need to retrace my steps to where I left off. So on Tuesday the 5th I got up early, which was easy because the smog kicked the crap out of my throat. Oh sorry, being interrupted by the march going on outisde right no...

Well, yesterday was a drag. Picture what was supposed to be a 6 hour bus ride from Puno to Cusco actually taking 8 hours. And it was hot! Then I get to Cusco, hungry, smelly, and sore and wait... it's Sunday! Nothings open! Except for my hostal, thank god. Which is perfect, by the way. Clean, two courtyards, cheap, hard mattresses and pillows (YES!) and joy of all joys, real hot water! So hot it hurts! Very much appreciated, let me tell you. I had a sim...