Arrival
The group has arrived safely at the hotel in Cusco! After a very long journey - it’s closing in on 2:00am there now - they’re turning in for a much needed night’s sleep.
Day Three: We Made It!!
We made it to Zurite! After a long day of travel (more than a day) and a couple of power naps, the group made it from Miami to Lima with just enough time to gather all our bags (including 5 giant ones full of soccer equipment we're gifting to the community here) and recheck them for our second red-eye in two days. Although we arrived quite late into Cusco, we spent the night at a super cute hotel: a well-deserved treat after sleeping in chairs for more than 24 hours! The next day, the group headed around Cusco to explore the ancient Incan temple known as Qorikancha and its history with our superb tour guide, David. We were also introduced to coca leaves and interesting cinnamon-derived remedies for the altitude. As this day was focusing on acclimation, we took it easy and slept more on the one-hour bus ride to Zurite. When we arrived, we were greeted by dressed-up homestay families with music, homemade hats, and flower rituals (see below!). Family dogs such as Sammy, an adorable p...
