Thursday

Today is the official last day of the trip as we return to Lima. Two people, Lise and Vicky, were staying in Cusco two more days. Ron had an earlier flight out than the rest of us and so Pepe said we all would leave the hotel at 6 am to keep Ron company and see him off. The real reason was the strike that was planned for the Cusco region was to start at 7 am and the roads would be blocked. So we got to the airport early and just sat around. After we got to Lima three travelers, Susan, Elaine and Bill had flights at 11:30 tonight so they had arranged for a cab to take them around to some of the museums. That left 8 of us to go to the hotel for the final night. And the Lord of Sipan delivered once again. We were upgraded to the Casa Andina Private Collection hotel, just a couple of blocks from the one we stayed at previously but much nicer.

Most of us have the American Airlines flight to Miami at 9:40 so we get to leave for the airport at 6 am once again. We have decided to boycott the driver and try and grab some breakfast before we leave as breakfast opens at 6 am. And a great trip comes to an end. Lots of friendships made and many memories.