Cuzco

After an uncertain trek through the Atlanta and Lima airports, I made it to Cuzco. It was uncertain for a number of reasons. The night before I departed on my trip, I began to doubt the reasons for me going. I will be running low on cash; I was to fly standby to Lima (the price you pay for an inexpensive buddy-pass); and I hadn´t heard from Holly in a few days. (Big ups to Britton for the ride to the airport!) I pushed on, and after listening to the guy next to me inhale and exhale quick and forceful breaths the whole flight, I made it to Atlanta. Suffering from lack of exercise, I walked the length of the underground train a few times, which amounted to the longest indoor hike I knowingly have completed. I was able to board the flight to Lima, although not sitting next to cute girls as I had requested to the travel agent. The reality finally set in: I´m excited.

I arrived in Lima at midnight. I was surprised that I wasn´t bombarded with offers for cab rides. Because I flew standby, I waited to purchase a ticket to Cuzco to meet Holly until I was sure that I got to Lima. When I approached the ticket counter, they weren´t able to offer me a ticket unless I paid cash. It pretty much wiped out my cash supply, which may come back to bite me later. After paying the ticket agent, he pulled out his wallet, pulled out a dollar bill, and gave me my change. That´s right, from his pocket.

Cuzco is touristy. I didn´t find Holly right away. But the lady at the Hostel knew I was looking for her, and was so excited to reunite us that she woke me up by knocking on my door and telling me I had a phone call. It´s good to see her and the rest of the Adventure Trek crew. We have been walking around and eating a bit. El mercado proved to be a fascinating place as we saw lots of pig heads and a few testicles, too. I´m going back to get some sleep, and to figure out where we will go next. Adios!