Hi all! Heather reporting. Change of plans! As rich as Ayacucho was, the pay at the language institute was nearly half of what teachers make in Cusco. Ergo, here I am, Pacha Mama´s bellybutton. Lots of gringos here, as Katie reported, and therefore lots of tour guides eager to elarn to communicate with the masses. It´s strange to be in such a spot, and I quite miss the smaller pueblos. There is a McDonald´s at the corner of the Plaza de las Armas. EEEK! Where am I!? BUT, I just ignore it and smile politely at the throngs of Peruvians eager to hand out their ads for massages, pedicures, and happy hours...all the things people like when they are on vacation. This makes it difficult to walk around the plaza, as I´m quite nervous I´m going to give in and splurge on a full body rubdown....oooh, how nice it would be, after months of terribly uncomfortable beds and all day long back pack hauling hikes...avert yer eyes mah lady, i keep telling myself, and don´t listen either!
Speaking of back aches, ouch. I hiked around the ruins outside of Cusco today. Tickets are outrageously expensive for non students, and yours truly, for some unknown reason, did not bring her student ID. I paid about $50 for a ten day pass to 16 sites around the area. I´m going to back tomorrow, and the next day, and the next....no but seriously, I´m more focused on getting the most out of this pass than I am getting a job. Have no fear, the balance will be found. Until then, I will sit on the hill, staring down at what used to be occupied by some of the most distinguished peoples in history, absorbing the sun and loving life. Love you guys too! Until next time...PEACE! , Pax
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