Thursday we left Cuzco to go back to Trujillo for our last week in Peru. Thankfully we were able to sleep in a little bit. We got up and had time to eat breakfast and
run down to the main square for a couple souvenirs. Running down to the square was easy. It was the running back up to the hostel that was difficult. Cuzco is at an elevation of almost 11,000 ft, which is definitely high enough to feel. Thankfully, we were spared from the worst of altitude sickness, but we were definitely huffing and puffing from our quick walk up the hill. Even normal activities, like walking up a flight of stairs, had me winded due to the oxygen-deprived air.
We had a long layover in Lima, so we left the airport and did a little sight-seeing. We visited one of Lima's zoos. We saw lots of llamas, alpacas and vicanus, which are basically cousins. I got a picture with a baby llama because he was so cute. I can't remember the name of the animals in the second picture. While seated, they look kind of like hares, but when they stand up you realize that their back legs are as long as their front. They walk like normal four-legged creatures, but when they run, they do so more like rabbits. They were really weird - we stood and laughed at them for a few minutes.
Another plane ride and we were back in Trujillo. We were met at the airport by a familiar taxi driver, and the drive through the familiar streets of Trujillo was almost relaxing.
2 comments:
Your narrative and pictures are great. I can't wait to see the whole of them when y'all get back.
Been out of town for a few days and enjoyed catching up. The Colemans can't wait to see you. We miss you so very much. We continue to lift you up in prayer. Micah asked last night if you two were ever coming back. Have a great day.
in Christ our joy,
Marian :)
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