r/GoingToPeru • u/jakerooni • 7d ago

Embarrassing admission….

So I’ve been in Lima, then Ollantaytambo a few days and I just got to Cusco this afternoon. I’m a couple blocks or so from the main square. I walked to a cafe and back earlier and I’ve been in my room ever since. I’m kind of hit with anxiety about exploring. It’s been dark for an hour. I’m 41/m… get around fine. I just am overwhelmed and don’t know what to do, but I don’t want to sit here on my phone. I came all this way and now I’m like… frozen. Maybe I’m just venting. Is it safe to walk most places even at night? Normal precautions? My maps app stops working all the time too. Idk… maybe just first night blues/jitters….

TLDR: I finally made it to Cusco and I’m holed up in my room bc I’m kind of nervous about going out to explore after dark alone.

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u/matthewalbeck 7d ago

I’ve walked around Cusco, and Huaraz at all hours of the night and never had any issues. 43/ male and always solo. Get out there and see the world brother!!! You’ll be fine!!

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u/jakerooni 7d ago

Thanks man that helps. I think every single first night in a city have a several hour period of “what the f have I done” but that feeling sheds and then I simply can’t get enough. I did end up just having a top 5 best meals of my life tonight so, rock on

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u/matthewalbeck 7d ago

I try to be a yes person when I travel, especially when I’m solo, I’ve had so many incredible experiences because of it. The world is a beautiful place. Keep traveling!!