Oh, Cusco. You were so good to me. As I sit in seat 2L on LAN Flight 0034, looking out the window at the spectacular Andes, I thought I'd take the time to write one last blog post. This blog is called Elise in Cusco, after all, and since starting now I'm no longer in Cusco, this will sadly be the last post.
Cusco to me was ultimate happiness. There are things too personal or indescribable to share on the blog, but I will say a few things- first, Cusco is absolutely beautiful. The weather is unbeatable- dry sun every day. The setting is incredible... the city is literally plopped in the middle of a valley, surrounded by humbling mountains. The streets are narrow and lined with cobblestones and the buildings are old and interesting. Wondering through the streets, feeling the sun on my skin and constantly taking in visual stimulation never failed to make me feel great.
The people were wonderful. With a million tourists passing through Cusco a year, you meet a lot of people on the road. While sometimes you wish certain people could stay forever, the constant flow of different people made life more interesting and eye opening. To the Peruvians and expats who lived in Cusco, something made you come to Cusco- music, love, a longing for something else, etc.- and that something made knowing you more interesting. Cusqueñans... sorry us gringos invade your city on a daily basis, thanks for being good sports.
Siete Angelitos, Roots, Inka Team, Paddy's.
The food... it's amazing how much your body can be affected when you're giving it good stuff. The freshness and organic nature of the food really made me feel like I was fueling my body, and that's a great feeling.
Aaand, at the risk of sounding a bit self-righteous, or as if I just won an award, I would like to publicly give a few thanks...
-Ms. Alex Behles, who took a risk and invited me to come live, work, and experience Cusco with her. Thanks, amiga, for having faith in me to be a sufficient partner in crime for a lady like you. You showed me the ropes of Cusco when I was a lost puppy, and I'm so so so glad we'll always have our Peru time together. I already have a wedding toast planned.
-Meridian, my wonderful employers, who allowed me to have this experience and simultaneously be thankful every time I met a traveler who had just been laid off or were heading home to take on the the daunting task of a job search. I could not think of a nicer organization to work for.
-My fantastic family and friends, who always encourage me to take on whatever opportunity comes my way. Holding my hand while I took the leap was more comforting and reassuring than you know. Thanks Mom, Dad, Lindsey and Trevor for visiting- so glad you "conocer"ed my Cusqueañan life.
-Aiden... oh, Aiden. My Cusqueñan novio who was actually not from Cusco but Ireland. You filled my days with bowls of soup, McFlurries (admit it), Cusqueñas, cups of tea, but more than anything, love and more laughter than I've ever shared with anyone. Thanks for the million smiles you brought to my face... I miss you already!
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you saved my life out there. it would have sucked without you sleez.
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