Feb 24, 2014

A hot second in Cusco

Though I sure wish it were longer than that. At the end of my South America trip, I had a wee bit of time to explore Cusco. The first thing I noticed was how I couldn't walk up the slightest hill or walk my normal NYC-pace without gasping for breath (I mean, I know I'm out of shape but this was crazy). The elevation is around 11000 feet (3400 m), and I imagine I'd have a hard time adjusting were I able to stay longer. The second thing I noticed was how many classic old-style Volkswagen Beetles there were, and the third, just how charming every alleyway I looked down was. I would have loved to get a longer taste of Cusco, but I was happy to walk around, armed only with my iPhone camera to capture just a few of the sights that inspired me. It's pretty amazing to think about just how old some of those buildings are.




Posted by Alice at 11:07 PM
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12 comments :

  1. EmmaFebruary 25, 2014 at 1:53 AM

    Lovely pictures as always.. really adore those colorful window frames !

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  2. BiancaFebruary 25, 2014 at 5:50 AM

    Lovely pictures I love the cute little VW cars in the shot. I Felt the same way walking around Seattle its a bit hilly but I hear San Francisco is more like that too.

    LONDON CHARISMA

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  3. RougeFebruary 25, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    Beautiful pictures, love your style..

    R.

    http://rougezo.blogspot.com

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  4. a wandererFebruary 25, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    Beautiful photos! My dream is to tour South America one day... What others regions/cities did you visit? Which was your favorite?
    Also, you have a wonderful blog :)

    ~ardena
    a wanderer's path

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  5. Shall We sasaFebruary 25, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    Awesome pictures from your South America trip. Have to visit one day:) <3

    New on www.shallwesasa.com

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  6. Rachel February 25, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    I've been to Cusco twice, and I loooooove it so much. I could spend weeks there. Your photos capture it beautifully.

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  7. Jacquelyn | lark&linenFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:25 PM

    I am DYING to make my way to Cusco. Dying.

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  8. Nadya ZimFebruary 26, 2014 at 2:01 AM

    I am dying to visit Peru! I hear so amazing things about its towns and places!!!

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  9. JoyFebruary 26, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    Love these little snap shots of Cusco. How quaint!

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  10. UnknownFebruary 26, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    These are so beautiful, Alice!

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  11. UnknownMarch 4, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    On your way to Machu Picchu?

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  12. MarkMarch 17, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    So beautiful
    i surlike it :)

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