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Day 8 - Cusco and back to Lima

When we go on vacation, we sleep early and wake up early. This time in Cusco, there was big window next to the bed. After waking up spent some time looking out and sorting some pictures. We got ready and went for breakfast. 

After breakfast we had 2-3 hours so me and Shri decided to go around the time one last time while kids stayed in hotel. Those were memorable hours just to wonder around anywhere we wanted. We were appreciating each and every structure we see from Inca time. Cusco is great combo of modern plus ancient architecture. We took lot of pictures and did last shopping of chase which Ram wanted to buy. Spanish vs. Inca chase. 


We came back to hotel and checked out to catch flight back to Lima. We had some time while Shri was doing online checkin for Boston flight we talked with family. 

We reached Lima and we had almost half a day left and we had list to do 😊 we returned the phone given by our travel agency. We couldn't do paragliding when we were in Lima since there was no wind. Today we were lucky since there was wind and paragliding was open. We went there from airport and we were surprised to see the number of people and parashutes in the sky. There were many. 

Ram wanted to do it so he did. 


Ram took off


Up in the sky



After this we went to Hucca Pucallana which is pyramid built by Lima people. It is built with sea shells and mud, built 1300 years ago. It is in very good condition and amazes us.





 After this we went to fountain garden which made our evening memorable. 







Now it was dinner time. We decided to go to Peruvian buffet with Peruvian dance show. It was worth every penny and surely last thing in Peru. Good and dances were amazing. 

After this we headed to airport to fly back.

I would definitely like to go back again.










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