I have been eating lunch at the market lately in Cusco. I really couldn´t give a damn if I get food poisoning now, as I have no bus rides, no traveling to do. Sitting around and reading is the only thing on my schedule. So, I have been trying some of the riskier foods in Cusco...street food at the market. For 3 soles (1 dollar) you can get a massive plate of food. IT usually consists of fried rice, chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions, avocado, french fries, fried egg, and a hot dog, all piled on top of itself in a bowl. YOu smother the thing with hotsauce and add a little salt and pepper and voila...a one dollar lunch. It is delicious and probably the least healthy thing you could ever eat. But, hey, when in Cusco, live like a local.
Also, on another random note, they set off fireworks every hour or so of the day here in Cusco, it really blows my mind as to why, but I have come to expect the sound of explosions every now and again. AT first it was startling, now it has just blended into the background of Cusco life. Cheap lunch and fireworks.
