We’re on the road back to Arequipa after our trip to Chivay. Last night after our dip in the hot springs we headed out for dinner to a local restaurant that features traditional dancing as well. Not sure if Raul…
Higher still – The Colca Canyon
Today we are heading higher still to visit the Colca Canyon, reputed to be twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. Not 100% sure on this, Raul has suggested that Peruvians love to exaggerate at times. As soon as we…
Arequipa-Jewel in the mountains.
Our day in Arequipa started with a city tour. First stop was a lookout above the city from where we could see the city laid out below and the mountains above. There was the option of a zipline ride here,…
Getting High – On the way to Arequipa
Today we head to Arequipa, about an 9 hour drive. The first 3 hours or so carry on where left off yesterday, more desert. Stunning as it is after a while it takes on a sameness. As we leave the…
Weather in Lima…
Being 12 degrees south of equator Lima should be subtropical like Darwin and hence they would share climates. However Lima’s climate is between mild and warm. Despite its location in the tropics and in a desert, Lima’s proximity to…