The last two hours on the bus to our destination were fantastic. Drove through huge mining areas. Tunnels and very narrow roads. Very dry and steep. At times we could see no vegetation at all. One corner we rounded gave us views of an open mine wayyyyy down below. The trucks looked like matchbox toys. We arrived in Arequipa at 9.30 and it was a relief to get off the bus and have a shower at our hotel. In the afternoon we took a city tour. Lovely vistas with volcanoes. Shanty towns all around the area. The city has grown from 400,000 to 1.2 million people in 25 years so infrastructure only in the central areas.
Martin can find an ice cream anywhere. Local ice cream - delicious.
One of the streets in an old convent.
Heading through a high plateau to this evening's destination.
Panoramic views. Vicuña, alpaca, and llama grazing,
Another great view. Time for a hot coca leaf tea before we really strike some altitude.
Okay, so we weren't that high but 4,900m does take your breath away. Lol, puff puff.
Our destination for the night down in the valley. Colca Valley here we come. Back down to 3,400m and breathing and moving much easier.
In the village. Spent half an hour in the local mineral springs. So refreshing. Lovely vistas as the sun was setting.
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