There are many things to enjoy in Cusco.
My days here are rushing past, filled with spanish school in the morning and volunteer work with children in the afternoons. The weekends are filled with daytrips to the surrounding Sacred Valley, market adventures and learning to salsa!
Emily and I have a policy of trying a new food everyday. So far my favourites include:
1. Rocoto relleno, a capiscum stuffed with a tasty vegie mixture then dipped in a batter similar to the indian pakora and fried.
2. Baked plantains and whole sweet potatoes bought from wheelbarrows in the street.
3. Rustic blocks of 100% cocoa chocolate, melted with milk its a perfect warmer on these cold nights.
4. Chicha, a local wine made from maize.
5. Chicha morada, a juice made from purple corn, boiled with pineapple juice and sugar.
6. And on the subject of juices, for a dollar the ladies in the market will whip up a combinado with pineapple, papaya, mango, banana, beetroot...
7. Lilas vegetarian restaurant in the market serves a two course meal, bigger than I can manage for $1.30.
8. Piccarones. Sweet potato batter deep fried into thin donuts and served drizzled with honey.
I havent yet tried the local speciality; Cuy. Whole baked guinea pig served head, claws and all.
Maybe one day...maybe not...
My days here are rushing past, filled with spanish school in the morning and volunteer work with children in the afternoons. The weekends are filled with daytrips to the surrounding Sacred Valley, market adventures and learning to salsa!
Emily and I have a policy of trying a new food everyday. So far my favourites include:
1. Rocoto relleno, a capiscum stuffed with a tasty vegie mixture then dipped in a batter similar to the indian pakora and fried.
2. Baked plantains and whole sweet potatoes bought from wheelbarrows in the street.
3. Rustic blocks of 100% cocoa chocolate, melted with milk its a perfect warmer on these cold nights.
4. Chicha, a local wine made from maize.
5. Chicha morada, a juice made from purple corn, boiled with pineapple juice and sugar.
6. And on the subject of juices, for a dollar the ladies in the market will whip up a combinado with pineapple, papaya, mango, banana, beetroot...
7. Lilas vegetarian restaurant in the market serves a two course meal, bigger than I can manage for $1.30.
8. Piccarones. Sweet potato batter deep fried into thin donuts and served drizzled with honey.
I havent yet tried the local speciality; Cuy. Whole baked guinea pig served head, claws and all.
Maybe one day...maybe not...
PS: Blog decorations thanks to Emilys beautiful photography!
