Perú Conclusion
So now it’s over. Not nearly enough time… there’s so much more in Perú we didn’t have a chance to see.. like Lake Titicaca and the Nasca Lines… not to mention the things in Cusco that got left out. Ahh, well, just another excuse to go back. It was still definitely worth it. The Inca Trail is just awesome, but surely not for everyone. We were thinking about our other friends, and could only name a couple others that we thought would actually be able to make it through. It may not be the hardest trek out there, but it’s still intense! With hiring a porter, it’s deinfitely a bit easier, and that number could be raised a bit, but even then, it’s still no joke. There’s definitely some that wouldn’t make it. I might do the trail again if I had the chance, but I would seriously question whether I’d carry my own gear again. Even knowing what I do now, there’s still a few things I could have gone without to lighten my load… but I don’t know if I’d do it again without a personal porter. Hell, I’ve already proven myself! If I do it again it’ll either be for more personal enjoyment, or because someone else wants me to go with them… in either case, I don’t need to prove shit again! But I’m glad I did the first time. And I’m VERY glad we had awesome weather while on the trek. Not too hot, not too cold, and no rain. It could have been not so pleasant a time had the weather been terrible… and would make for lousy photography.
I liked Cusco a lot, too. Sure, it’s inevitably touristy in spots, but I felt there was still a life of it’s own even without that element. You might have to look a little harder for it, but it’s there. But, such is the case with so many other great cities, too. It may be a bit dirty and grimey, and the constant barrage of people trying to sell you things or just straight begging for your money can be much, but that’s what gives it character.
And I just enjoy speaking Spanish! It makes me wish I had continued with it more in Uni. But even the quick, but intensive brushing up I did before leaving (packed 3 months of Pimsleur courses into 6 weeks!) was a huge help. I’m going to miss speaking it so often… Guess I’ll just have to hang out in Mexican Town more often. And I have a new found affinity for Latin girls… mmmmm…. 😉
Oh, and it turns out I had an ear infection. Massive fluid buildup behind the ear drum or something, hence my not being able to hear. I’m just glad it happened on the way home. Gave me a couple extra days off of work, at least…
Ahh, well…. I’ll be back. Buenos Aires is calling my name, too… I’m probably going to have to spend a few months in South America… soon…
Tags: Peru, South America, Travel
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