It has been a terrific two weeks in and around Huancayo, and we have now completed our two weeks of Spanish lessons. The rural homestay was just great, and by the end of the week we were really comfortable and settled. Our next new destination in Peru is Cusco, the tourist hub, where we have prebooked two five day treks. Our one option was to travel by bus from Huanacyo via Ayucucho to Cusco, a total time of at least 32 hours of bus travel. We ¨chickened¨ out of this option, and this afternoon we are travelling by bus (7 hrs) to Lima for two nights, and then will fly to Cusco on Monday. We are looking forward to the bus trip in the daylight hours which is along the same route as the highest train journey in the world. Unfortunately the train only currently operates twice a month, and tomorrows trip is through the night.