Cusco, and the end to the sweepstake

Alright people

So we landed in Cusco after another thrilling 9 1/2 bus ride. 6a.m and we´re standing in the middle of a yard in the rain waiting for our bags and not having a clue where we were (sounds about right!).

Will miss Arequipa, the place where I found my first Peruvian Liverpool fan, a green Santa, and discovered the wonders of deep fried Guinea Pig (which looked a little too much like A.L.F for my liking!).

Cusco is pretty cool. Nice and busy if not a little touristy. Even though we´re really high up we haven´t been suffering from altitude sickness too much (although i´ve found out that even a couple of beers can have a nasty effect in the morning ). Lots to see here if you get out of the centre, including an amazing market, churches galore, and lots of stunning views.

On the 13th it was our 3 year anniversary so we booked a nice little restaurant overlooking the main square in Cusco. And yep, most of you were right, I proposed and luckily Sue said yes (could have been an awkward 13 weeks otherwise!). So close the sweepstake (hopefully i´ve made a killing) and worryingly talk has already started on the where and when of the big day

Tomorrow we start the Inca Trail which we´re really looking forward to. Four days trekking and then back to Cusco for some well earned rest. Weather is playing nice so hopefully it´ll hold.

Right, enough said. Till next time. Hope all is well with you and yours.

Sharm