Over-exertion, altitude, and something I ate (Kate, too). We walked down to the plaza mayor this afternoon, after taking a little rest, and while Ann, Brian & Addie set off in a different direction, and met up with them for an early dinner. Mine consisted mainly of aqua con gas, and tiny little tastes of a very few things.

By all accounts, the food was excellent. The service was stellar, and I can wholeheartedly vouch for that. I would return if I am ever in Cusco again.

Black Friday is a thing here? We even saw signs for Black Weekend. haha.

We arrived in Lima last night but my checked bag did not. It was supposed to be on a later flight but we couldn’t wait, so the airline said they would deliver it. That wouldn’t be earlier than 10am, though, and we were leaving for the airport & Cusco just before 1pm. To hedge bets, we walked to the mall this morning to pick up a few things.

A couple of t-shirts (already altered to my liking, almost… I only have a pair of embroidery scissors with me), a pair of pants, some socks & whatnot.

The good news is that my bag was delivered, but not until we’d already left. One of Brian’s friends was able to go over & take delivery. Addie doesn’t have his hiking shoes, nor I mine, and my hiking poles would have been nice, not to mention my lucky earrings. Looking forward to being reunited on Saturday when we return!

Wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving!

The big game of Tetris is underway! What should I bring? What should I wear? I really do love packing and utilizing every available inch.

It’s always the shoes that cause the biggest problems! I’ll probably wear my hiking shoes, since they’re the bulkiest, but I have no option but to pack Addie’s. I couldn’t wear them even if I wanted to without looking like Bozo! haha. And “nice” clothes — for the one night out of seven that we’ll be going to a fancy restaurant.

For a minute, I thought I might get by with one large suitcase… but I don’t think so. Then Brian wondered if I had room for a jug of laundry detergent, because they’re having supply chain issues. Hm. Well. I don’t think I’ll bring a jug (so heavy) but maybe I can Tetris in some pods somewhere.

I took time out to watch “the youngsters” win a football game today! The Packers are a very young team, especially on offense. We’ve been spoiled for the past 30-some years, having some of the best QBs & players in the game, numerous winning seasons, playoffs & Super Bowl appearances. We don’t have the A-list announcers anymore, either, since their departure (which isn’t a terrible thing). It was a great game today, and it’s so great to see our “youngsters” improving. They next play on Thanksgiving Day! We’ll be at Machu Picchu… at the very least, I’ll be wearing my lucky Green Bay Packers earrings.