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Norton Rats

Hola folks,
Does anyone know if Norton Rats in Cuzco is still open? I heard a rumour that it had closed.

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Norton Rats Tavern

Just been speaking to Jeff via the net and the Norton Rats Tavern is alive and well. Have a Speckled Hen for us while you are there and don't forget to sign the visitors book... K & C
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Good stuff. I should be passing through Cuzco in a few weeks. Looking forwards to meeting everyone.

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Just had lunch there this very day. Too hot to sit outside in the sun for long though! Actually i think i will go for dinner there now too.............


Duncan - you on the move yet? I head to Machu P tomorrow but will be back in cusco 30th/31st before heading to Nasca.

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Hi guys - yep, supped a few s there a while back. Great place, and the book is worth a read too!

In Cali, Colombia now - for a few days. Back and bike now running well!

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How do these roumors get started?? Jeff is even building in Chachapoyas in the north as a Hostel and a Bar & Grill, so you can STAY there while visiting the Gocta Waterfalls and the Fortress of Kuelap that rivals Machu Picchu!

Abrazos to Jeff and wife! I think I've been in the Norton Rats 12 times since 2007. Best place in Peru! (the black "Around the Block 2010" T-shirt on the wall is mine).


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I had a good night in there last night with a few guys; one selling his bike and heading back to NZ, An Oz looking to buy it, a Dutch guy looking for a bike and Ian - 3 years in to his trip.

A few speckled Hens were sunk!


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i can recommend the Chillie con Carne and the Burgers

When does the Hostal in Chachapoyas open?
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Check it out

Photos of the hotel and campground at the very end of this website!

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Was there a few years ago and realy got into local Purovian massages, nothing funny, just cheap and wonderfull if done well, so cheap.

I always paid 3 times more than asked as so cheap,

After hours on the bike or even days without a womans touch, but don`t go expecting a happy ending

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