May 22nd Had a very pleasant wake up call at 5am today!!!!! We drive to the Colca Canyon about 2 hours away on a winding dirt track with beautiful views of the
valley a long way below. More terraced fields and more locals selling stuff by the side of the road. We are dropped off and walk the canyon rim for about an hour watching condors catch the thermal drafts. These birds have faces that only a mother could love, but when they are soaring they are nothing short of majestic. We go back to Chival for lunch and then drive back to Arequipa. On the way we stop at the high pass (4910 masl on the sign) for a photo opportunity. We decide to relax back at the hotel before stepping out to dinner. The warm clothes are now in full use.
valley a long way below. More terraced fields and more locals selling stuff by the side of the road. We are dropped off and walk the canyon rim for about an hour watching condors catch the thermal drafts. These birds have faces that only a mother could love, but when they are soaring they are nothing short of majestic. We go back to Chival for lunch and then drive back to Arequipa. On the way we stop at the high pass (4910 masl on the sign) for a photo opportunity. We decide to relax back at the hotel before stepping out to dinner. The warm clothes are now in full use.
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