a break in Arequipa
We decided to break up our bus time to Cusco by stopping for a night in Arequipa, Peru. We both really enjoyed this city the first time around and it was comforting to return to a place where we knew our way around and didn’t have to seek out food. We already knew where we wanted to eat as soon as we got off the bus (Lunch at Gopal, fill your gut with a 3 course lunch of fake meat and veggies for about $1).
We did see something new this time, though. We took a little walk to the suburb of Yanahuara, which felt like a richer section of town. There was a nice mirador and shady park to enjoy, but the view was limited due to smog or fog or something. No volcanoes visible this day. There was a church built from the white volcanic rock in the main plaza, which had a nice fachada. Fijaos!