First full day of tour…managed to get about three and half hours sleep til our first stop and Paracas. We took a 2 hr boat trip out to the Ballestas Islands, islands full of guano which they harvest commercially. Saw all types of birds, especially gannets, Humboldt penguins and sea lions sunning themselves on the rocks. Next stop was at Ica to see how Pisco was made and for a taste test ...you know me…it all tastes like vinegar, just different qualities of vinegar! Interesting process that hasn’t changed much. Next it was onto Huacochina for lunch and a bit of sand dune riding. Once again lunch consisted of a huge meal and I had this delicious seafood soup which I may suspect I may not be able to eat again. After lunch all bar 2
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