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December 19th 2006
Published: December 19th 2006
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Here are some photos from Colca Canyon and Arequipa in Peru


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Putapampa passPutapampa pass
Putapampa pass

We went over this pass at 4900m on the way to Chivay. It´s a tradition for Quechuan people to bring a stone up from the bottom of the mountain to build these wee cairns for good luck.
Colca canyonColca canyon
Colca canyon

View of the canyon where we went to to spot condors
A condorA condor
A condor

Which conveniently flew right over head after a long wait
Another condorAnother condor
Another condor

The white peak just visible above the condor is Mismi, the source of the Amazon is on the other side of it
Girl on way to Colca canyonGirl on way to Colca canyon
Girl on way to Colca canyon

If you´d been hauled out of bed to pose for tourists at 6am in traditional dress, you wouldn´t be too happy about it either!
Santa Catalina Convent, ArequipaSanta Catalina Convent, Arequipa
Santa Catalina Convent, Arequipa

View from the roof looking towards Volcan Misti
Ceferina Ceferina
Ceferina

The woman whose house I stayed in in the village of Raqchi on our homestay night.


9th January 2007

Update
Have had a brilliant morning reading your whole blog - fantastic!! Going to Susan's leaving night on Thursday as she is leaving Goma - will let you know the latest from Museums!! Looking forward to the next update. Hope all is well with you. Keep safe. Clare x

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