Another early start, although we were both awake before the early-morning call as we hadn’t slept well anyway. We were both really tired and it was a supreme effort to get out of bed and get dressed. I had a slight headache and Trevor had to take a couple of Imodium tablets to fend off…
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Condors at Colca Canyon
It was another early start this morning (5.30am) as today we would be leaving Arequipa to continue exploring this fascinating South American country. At least when we woke up the room was clear of any CO fumes, and I started the day with a clear head, feeling in fine health and looking forward to my…
On the Pan-American Highway
After an excellent night’s sleep in Nazca, we were woken once again at the unearthly hour of 5.30am, to be packed up and on the bus for the longest leg of our journey en route to Arequipa, Peru’s second city. We breakfasted well from the buffet selection of cereals, breads, fresh fruit, meats and cheeses,…