I closed out my time in Peru exploring Arequipa and Cusco. Highlights include completing the two-day Colca Canyon trek, the hardest thing I think I've ever done, making friends in Cusco and exploring the markets together, and eating cuy (aka guinea pig).
Santa Catalina Monastery in Arequipa
Colca Canyon
Food
Rocoto relleno (stuffed pepper with beef and cheese) and pastel de papas (potato gratin)
Vegan tacu tacu: vegetable skewer, plaintain on beans and rice, roasted corn, oyster mushrooms, with chimichurri sauce
Cuy (guinea pig) nuggets with sauces
Grilled salmon with mashed potatoes and rocoto and pineapple chutney
Variety of baked goods from my favorite place in Arequipa: Masamama
Cusco