Garnerbiker's Journey on planet Earth

This blog started as a trip journal for the summer of 2011 Europe trip of 69 days. My wife Katherine, and I decided to use the entire summer break that teachers get, and go crazy. Everything was new to us. I was surprised at the blog's following. It has now become a tradition to travel on our breaks and blog about it. I write mostly as a journal for myself and students, but also give travel ideas to others that might want to travel like us, or go to the places we have seen. Take a look at what's on here. The experiences that I have had through travel are continuously shaping my life. I recommend you get out there and do it!

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Cusco Rest Day

Today was a rest day after the four days of trekking.  Charles left at 5 AM to catch a flight back to Michigan, while the rest of us slept in a bit.  We got our laundry done and chilled in the city of Cusco once again.  It was a totally different feeling with the celebration being over, and it was Sunday.  Not many of the shops were open and the city streets were pretty calm.   I tried to get caught up with the blog at the hostel, but only got a few entries completed.  It was a game to pack our gear as we fly out tomorrow to Lima.  We have accumulated many gifts and they will not fit easily into our regular bags.  

Here we are at the Bagdad Cafe.  Our friends Tony and Mary Kay were in Cusco a few years ago and recommended this place.   Nom Nom Nom!!!

The laundry lady has these puppies running about while you wait to get your laundry done.  It's all fun and games until you realize one of them left a present on your duffel bag. 

The hostel courtyard.  This place is really nice and has many amenities for travelers. 

The front door reception area. 

Tomorrow morning we say goodbye to Cusco and fly to Lima on Avianca Airlines.  We are leaving 11,500 feet of elevation for 200 feet above sea level.  We will probably choke on the thick air along the Pacific Ocean.

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