Back in Action

The current state of my shoes


Today we flew from Lima to Cusco leaving the small town of Pampas Grandes far behind and it was a big reality check. We have been such scrappers going from bus to bus, hostel to hostel, so going to the airport all of a sudden we felt a little out of place. It felt posh. Wierd to think that's pretty much how most of the USA is. Posh compared to here.
We're back in Cusco and we feel like it's whole new place since we were here last. It's high season for tourists and there are Americans and Europeans everywhere. It's not bad, just different. Plus everyone wants you to pay twice as much as they were asking for 3 weeks ago. We're not falling for it. Last time we were here we scoped out some of the locals spots. We met a guy from Cusco who took us to a resturaunt that gives you a full meal for 3.50 soles. That's $1.20 US, and we're talking a big meal. The hostel we're staying at is 13.00 soles. That's $4.60 a night. If you can't tell what I'm getting at then here it is - TRAVEL. Travel while you can. It's completely doable. We have met SO many people from all over the world that are doing this for longer and for cheaper than we are. It's something that most people consider out of their reach, but let me tell you what. It's not. It's worth it.