Blogs from Pre Inca Cemetery, Ica, Peru, South America

The earth moved for us last night - only an aftershock from the recent earthquake but it was strange and (Jo thought slighly scary) to feel the ground rumbling when you are lying on it! Got up early and packed up the tents (Jo does not like camping!!). We were then shown by Dave how to pack it up properly. We probably only got a four out of ten but at least it all fitted into its sack and if necessary, we can avoid that particular tent next time (which Jo is pleased to say wont be for some time). Drove for a 10 kms to the pre Inca Cemetary which was really interested. We had an English speaking guide who explained the history of the Nazca people (who are long gone) and showed us the ... read more

The same day I flew over the Nasca lines, I took a tour to the Nasca cemetary of Chauchilla, 30 km. from town. The cemetary is waaaaay off the main road, down a windy dirt road, which is really just a track apparently etched by cars driving to the cemetary. The cemetary itself is vast - there are over 900 known grave sites. Unfortunately, many of these have been set upon by huaceros - graverobbers. The cool side effects of these robberies (which are apparently still happening today) is that the robbers leave the bodies, so not only are there real skeletons in the open graves, there are also bone fragments absolutely littering the ground. I almost took one, but I felt creepy. There are about 10 graves opened and covered (from the rain! hah!) that ... read more