Quiet day in Cusco

There were LOTS of people, police and armed riot police (or soldiers)around .... but very little traffic - due to a transport strike. We live close to the airport, so there were lots of police around the boundary as well as protestors who had blocked the streets with rocks or car tyres. They weren't letting traffic through. No taxis were on the road so the only way to get into town was to walk along with the hundreds of others walking the streets. Closer into the city, a few vehicles were operating.

From Peru - 2009

Apparently the strike was in protest over the fact that traffic fines have been doubled.

Planes were still coming in, but I understand people arriving would probably have to wait until late this afternoon when most of the protests were over, to be transferred to their hotels.

Reduced traffic was certainly noticeable around the plazas - it was so much quieter and more peaceful.

Must be feeling better - walked into town and sat down to a huge lunch (Aussie burger and Two Nations burgers) - should have shared one between us!!!

From Peru - 2009