May 2006: A trip of a lifetime -- Dave and I flew to Lima, Peru where we met up with my sister Maret and my brother Ryan and his wife Carrie. After spending our first night in Lima, we flew to Cuzco. Here we are overlooking the city.
We saw these cute little babies being toted all over the place wrapped in these colorful cloths attached to their mother's back. 
Shopping in Cuzco
Another photography disclaimer -- Oh, to do this trip over with a nice SLR digital camera! Not only did we use a 35 milimeter, but after we developed the film, we realized it was old film and the pictures all looked grainy. What a travesty on a trip like this! Thankfully, my brother took some video and that turned out better!
The Baroque cathedral in the Plaza de Armas.
Verdict: Maybe. Here's the thing... Cuzco is the birthplace of the Incan Empire and was founded in the 12th Century. It's a VERY cool city! Even so, I wouldn't necessarily put it as a MUST SEE before you die.... except for the fact that it also happense to be at 11,000 feet above sea level. And therefore, would-be hikers of the famous Incan Trail to Machu Picchu are advised to stay in Cuzco for a few days to acclimatize to the elevation before beginning the hike. And hiking the Incan Trail to Machu Picchu is an ABSOLUTE MUST DO BEFORE YOU DIE. So, when (when, not if!) you go to hike the Incan Trail.... stay a few nights in Cuzco!
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