Finally, a morning to sleep! We woke up around 7:30 to the jungle sounds of
McCaws and what Ginger and I were hoping to be the Harpy eagle (we’re still unsure.) It was chilly for the rainforest and I was hesitant to climb out of my bed and mosquito net to head off to the restroom. Eventually I drug myself out of bed to get ready for the morning and pack for the flight to Cusco.
We left the jungle for another 3 hour boat ride back to Puerto Maldonado. This morning I sat up front with Jorge and discussed medical issues with him (he has a genetic bone-growth issue) while pointing out any animals/reptiles he saw. There are benefits to befriending the guides! We saw many interesting things as the others in the boat slept the morning away.
The plane ride was quick and painless, but the city (Cusco) was much less friendly. It left both Ginger and I feeling dizzy and tired. We ended up having some comfort food for lunch (pasta) and then walked the city for a few hours. People here will do anything for your money. In fact, I paid 4 women I sol (the equivalent of about 30 cents) to take a picture of them holding baby alpaca’s that were wearing knitted hats. I couldn’t resist!
I ended up feeling better, while Ginger’s headache got worse and worse. I’m concerned that she has the beginning of altitude sickness. Hopefully tomorrow we will get more rest and she will acclimate better to the 3,400m altitude here.
We had a dinner of chocolate vienoise & stuffed chicken breasts (stuffed with cream cheese and asparagus and wrapped in salted prosciutto.) Another good meal, but not as good as the food in Lima. Due to headaches and lethargy, the two of us slowly crept back to the hotels for warm (well, a little warm for the first 5 minutes) showers and clean beds.
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