Machu Picchu, here I come!

So I´ve already had a personal victory against RA, and I haven´t even gotten to Machu Picchu yet!  Yesterday in Cusco, my friend and I decided (admittedly not knowing what we were getting into) to try to climb up to the top of the hills above the city to an old Inca site called Sacsayhuaman.  Given the altitude, and the fact that I don´t normally do this kind of thing, I was proud as a peacock when I finally made it all the way to the top an hour later. (And we gloated over all the mere weaklings who had taken a bus or a taxi up there. Wimps.)  Granted, we had to stop about every few yards to catch our breaths, but the point is, I made it.  ME: 1, RA: 0

Today, we took the train to the little town of Aguas Calientes, nestled at the foot of the mountains and the launching point for Machu Picchu.  We took advantage of the hot springs this afternoon, soaking in the warm, steamy waters while drinking mojitos and gazing up at the fog-capped mountains.  It was, to be blunt, totally f****** awesome.  And it beat the pants off being at work.

Tomorrow, we´ll be up insanely early in the morning to catch the first bus to MP and see the sunrise. I can´t even fathom what it will be like, other than amazing.

And, with the exception of my ever-whiny toe and a short fit from my right ankle two days ago, I´ve been feeling fine, altitude and all.  Tomorrow starts day 1 of no shots when I´d normally have taken one, so we´ll see how that goes, but honestly, right now, I´m having too much fun to worry about it!

More later!

Comments

[millicent]

Yay! keep on having an unforgettable time!

[Jennifer]

Kickin' RA's butt and having an awesome time. Next time I need a mental break, I'm going to pretend I'm "soaking in the warm, steamy waters while drinking mojitos and gazing up at the fog-capped mountains." Aaaaahh. . .

[An Aud Life]

You definitely seem like someone I can relate to! A humorous aspect on life with RA.

I just came upon your site this morning, had some giggles, nods, and have thoroughly enjoyed your posts!

Brazil is my father's favorite place, he's worked all over. I know you're having the time of your life!

~Audrey

[Raphael]

Hey, that's awesome that you're there! I really want to goto South America next year. I just got back from the Middle East. I didn't take a shot for 3 or 4 months and felt great! I have it severe too. How are you feeling now?