El Cristo Blanco

The other night I went to visit "El Cristo Blanco" (the white Christ) with Luis, who is the brother of my host mom, and my friend Nicole, who is also volunteering here in Cusco this semester.

The Cristo Blanco sits on a hill overlooking the city. It is a white statue of Jesus with his arms spread wide. At night, bright white lights give it a glowing appearance and it can been seen from the main plaza and various sites around the city. We drove up the hill to get a closer look at the Cristo Blanco during the night, as well as admire the beautiful view of the city lit up with lights.

El Cristo Blanco of Cusco

We had a spectacular view of the Plaza de Armas and the rest of the city. The hills and curves of the valley were outlined by lights of the city, creating a breathtaking scene.

The Plaza de Armas of Cusco

After visiting the Cristo Blanco and visiting several focal points in the city, Luis, Nicole, and I went to a local "pollería" (a chicken restaurant, more or less) to eat chicken, French fries, and ice cold limeade! The food was delicious and hit the spot after driving around for so long. It was a fun, adventurous evening for all of us!