Cusco 24th Sept.am.

Arrived in Cusco around lunchtime. A fascinating town of narrow steep streets, cobbled and rough, buildings mostly old but some newish. Car drivers would be rendered incable of driving if their horns were disconnected.  In the daytime the main square is a popular place with a fountain and lawns and gardens but on Saturday night there was a cultural dance and music show which we got to see accompanied by a great fireworks display.  Unfortunately our hotel room at the Ruinas (3rd floor, no lift) was on avery busy street and the traffic noise continued all night resulting in Bob not getting much sleep. We were ready to go to Sacred Valley after condensing our luggage into one case when we were told we couldn't  take any suitcases  only a small bag each.  It was suggested we buy one at one of the many markets we would be visiting during our tour.  The transport turned out to be a twenty seat coaster type bus more suited to airport pickups not full'day tours.  But we set off regardless.