Un reloj de beep beep beep

Yesterday, after a beautiful nap, I did some trekking around the city. And got lost, of course (the streets are really haphazard; I guess that's only to be expected in a city shaped like a puma), but I'll figure it out. I still get winded easily, but I don't think that will ever go away entirely. Although yes, Dad, I might become addicted to coca tea.

One thing I appreciate about Cusco is that for the most part my Spanish is better than the locals' English (this surprised me). So I'm forced to use what limited knowledge of the language I have, and the most basic of errands are puzzles. The title of this post is how I successfully bought an alarm clock yesterday.

Today I had orientation for my TEFL program. There are 10 of us, ranging in age from 22 to 50-something. It's a great group, which I'm grateful for as I'll pretty much spend all of my time with them for the next four weeks.

Here are a very few photos, hastily taken, from yesterday and today. I'll take better ones when I get more comfortable with the city.

Plaza de Armas, the heart of Cusco

 

The famous 12-corner Inca stone (the Spaniards just built above the Incan masonry)

The San Blas district, the oldest and artsiest part of town

Other news:
1. I saw a llama today!
2. I got a cell phone. I'll give anyone the number who wants it, but Skype is probably the best (i.e. cheapest) option.
3. I am currently drinking coca tea. Dad, see above.