Sunday 31 October 2010

Cuzco and Lima - 28th to 31st October

Our last day in Cuzco was jam-packed and lots of fun. First headed to a circuit of 4 Inca sites just outside the city. All very impressive, even after seeing Machu Picchu. Especially the 70 ton boulders that made up the walls of the Saqsayhuaman fortress.


We also went to a fantastic museum back in Cuzco filled with amazingly well preserved and beautiful pre-Columbian art including this slightly creepy Bambi-looking deer cup.


Now in Lima where we have had a great time exploring the rather grey and cloudy city. Saw the changing of the guards at the presidential palace which was more like a coordinated dance routine including moon-walking, goose-stepping, rifle-spinning and pirouettes!


We also went to Parque del Agua which has 13 stunning fountains. One particularly massive one had a 3D show, which wasn´t very 3D but still very impressive and we enjoyed wearing the glasses!



 We have now said goodbye to Anna´s parents (after a fun last day and a brilliant 10 days) and are getting ready to fly to Guatemala tomorrow. Very exciting.

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