July 3rd, 2009 by Rachel | Country: Peru | 1 Comment »
As I mentioned before, I needed to get more sweaters as it’s VERY chilly in the morning and at night, and I brought only one sweater. I also forgot to bring my hair brush (but at least I have my comb!) and extra ponytail holders. Since I hadn’t really explored the city center of Cusco, I took up the opportunity to explore while shopping. As a typical traveler, I explore in the stores, look at the prices, and after I have explored several places, I decide which place is the best to buy the products. I saw some beautiful Peruvian sweaters in a shop that I really liked for 60 sols each which is about US$ 20. Of course, I decided to head off to other stores just to see what others had to offer. After exploring more store, I found a store that had the EXACT same sweaters, but for only 35 soles! Ha! So, I got two for 70 sols which was about $24. What a good buy! I saw tons of other specialties like beautiful handmade purses, dolls, hats, blankets, and scarves; however, I’m going to wait to buy those things until toward the end of the month as I still have plenty of time to explore. Plus, I’m heading to the Sacred Valley this Sunday, and according to the Eyewitness Travel Guide Book on Peru, there is a market on Tuesdays and Sundays! So, I’m hoping to find lots of cool arts and crafts there!
Unfortunately, I could not find a brush or ponytail holders. There were TONS of convenience stores that sold an abundant amount of shampoos, conditioners, and other toiletries, but NOOO hair brush or ponytail holders. I’ll keep my eyes opened for them! At least some stores had scrunchies, but they’re SOOO out of date! But, it’ll be better than nothing if I can’t find ponytail holders.
I certainly did finally have the opportunity to photograph the city center! It was such a beautiful clear sky day – perfect day for photographing! I came across a very cute woman, and I couldn’t resist and had to ask her if I could take a picture of her!
1 Comment
Katie
July 3, 2009 at 11:45 am
Rachel! it looks like you are having a ball so far!! I ALWAYS forget my brush and ponytail holders, for some reason i never remember them. The image of the women is beautiful!! Enjoy yourself!