Completely tired out by that unexpected 4-hour hike, we pile into a few taxis and head back to Cusco city which will be our hub for the next few days. This is the main city that tourists stay in prior to heading out to Machu Picchu. We checked into the Amaru Hostal. Don't be fooled by the name, this place is unlike any hostel I've ever been to. I am still bewildered by the name myself because here, our rooms were cleaned daily, the place was spic and span, there was delicious free breakfast every morning and the service was outstanding. All of that for an extremely reasonable price. After check in, we explored the city and my poor sister Kristi managed to slip, fall and sprain her foot in the process (be careful here - the city is dusty and there are lots of stone walkways that are slippery and it's not a good idea to wear flip flops).We ended the night with dinner at the Inka Grill. Not one of us had a bad meal and we even got to try Chica, a traditional alcoholic drink of Peru made from purple maize.
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