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Have just a few mintues to do a quick post. Once again the weather gods are blessing us and we have had perfect sunny weather and again this morning it is absolutely gorgeous.

We are at the Monasterio the best hotel in Cusco and it is really nice. We toured the next best three hotels and they dont really compare. This is the place to stay.

The surrounding area is much more attractive and scenic than I had expected. We were out all yesterday touring the sights in Cusco and then we went out of town to see more Inca ruins.

We had a GREAT day. Today we are spending the day in the Sacred Valley and spending the night there. The next day we board the very expensive Hiram Bingham train and go to Machu Picchu. We are praying the weather holds because it makes such a difference when the sun is out.

The Lens Lads got some great shots yesterday but we did not bring a computer so we cannot view them yet. Linda has a new combo video.still camera so she is practicing for Africa. I stay with the guide and keep her busy while they take shots.

The people here are lovely. Even the little street vendors that make me crazy do back off very easily when you say no gracias. I am pretty happy with things so far.

Okay off to the room got to leave in about 10 minutes be back again if have access.