The next day in Cusco we visited the spectacular Sacsayhuaman ruins in the outskirts of Cusco. These ruins have the largest stones, some up to 25 feet tall, so perfectly fit together that you can't put a razor blade in between two stones. While at the ruins, we saw a small herd of vicunas (their wool is the most expensive fiber in the world).
Regina took a picture with a lady and a llama for S/.1, beating the S/.10 that Elaine paid a few days earlier. Our taxi then took us back to Cusco.
We visited the cute neighborhood of San Blas, which has several boutique craft shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. We then walked back to the center of town but discovered a great little restaurant named
Granja Heidi's (Heidi's Farm) restaurant, which was excellent. The owner is a German fellow, who is most personable and really determined to give you a great food experience. He explained things in great detail. Great food and atmosphere.
We then visited the amazing La Merced Convent. It has a beautiful patio with stone arches, hand-carved ceilings and a gorgeous garden. We then did some shopping and then went for dinner to Cicciolina, which is a nice restaurant and very popular. The food is tasty, but a bit rich with lots of cheese, cream and other dairy in most dishes.
The next day in Cusco we visited the spectacular Sacsayhuaman ruins in the outskirts of Cusco. These ruins have the largest stones, some up to 25 feet tall, so perfectly fit together that you can't put a razor blade in between two stones. While at the ruins, we saw a small herd of vicunas (their wool is the most expensive fiber in the world). 
Regina took a picture with a lady and a llama for S/.1, beating the S/.10 that Elaine paid a few days earlier. Our taxi then took us back to Cusco. 
We visited the cute neighborhood of San Blas, which has several boutique craft shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. We then walked back to the center of town but discovered a great little restaurant named Granja Heidi's (Heidi's Farm) restaurant, which was excellent. The owner is a German fellow, who is most personable and really determined to give you a great food experience. He explained things in great detail. Great food and atmosphere. 
We then visited the amazing La Merced Convent. It has a beautiful patio with stone arches, hand-carved ceilings and a gorgeous garden. We then did some shopping and then went for dinner to Cicciolina, which is a nice restaurant and very popular. The food is tasty, but a bit rich with lots of cheese, cream and other dairy in most dishes.
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