Size Matters

Cusco is a large city in Peru; however, it is easy to see how disproportionate the landscape of the city is to the narrow side streets and low entryways of restaurants. Most of the cafes tend to have limited seating and the seating that is available is very small. For example, the benches at Monkey Coffee were very narrow in width. As a result, depending on your bodily proportions, you may be forced to hunch over and type or have your bottom hang off the side of the bench for the entirety of your visit. 

Another aspect that reflects how tall I feel in a city of relatively short citizens, is the clothing available. At nearly every tienda the sweaters run small and appear to only go up to a M or L size. When I asked if any stores sold XXL shirts, I was greeted with a polite "No, not in Cusco". 

Overall, I think it has been quite challenging adapting to the natural coziness of restaurants, and always being alert as to whether or not I should duck before entering a doorway.