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April 3rd 2013

Published: April 3rd 2013

Into the mountains As we get set to leave Hauraz and the Cordillera Blanca, let me tell you about a place which is once again full of contradictions, and once again completely different from the other places we have been so far. The toughest part about Huaraz for both of us has been theses contradictions. To arrive in such a beautiful place only to be sick from the extreme altitude. To venture... Read Full Entry

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From beauty to beauty

This is what was left of the beautiful sawdust art, beautiful. Collected by people in bags

The incense women

The main passion

As the men carry this down the road, people are lifted up and place hundreds of flowers, making it increasingly heavier. Also the last part is all up hill to add to the weight.

The final passion

This was the only one where they allowed women and adolescents to carry. I think due to the smaller size and weight

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Holy cactus

These grow only in one valley here in the cordillera. They can reach 30 feet in height and only bloom once in their lifetime with 10 000 flowers the size of your hand. A friend was there once during the bloom, he said there were millions of hummingbirds of all shapes and sizes amazing. They even have a hummingbird here about 22 cm long.

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Cactus close up

Cactus extreme close up

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The hike to Pastarouli glacier

The glacier, as much as I can fit

At the glacier, almost 18 000 feet

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Ice meets mountain

The other side of the glacier, hockey anyone

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3rd April 2013

Mom & Dad
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Wonderful blog!
What a picture this interesting well-written blog paints Glen; the dicotomy between the mind blowingly beautiful scenery, the wonderful faith of these special people who have very little material wealth yet are so happy to share what they have, & the unfortunate reality of air pollution & lowlifes who steal from people!(too bad about your jacket) The photos of the people & the hike are stunning! Thank you for this wonderful blog & safe travels as you continue on your journey. Lots of love to you & Rosalyn. xoxo

5th April 2013

Keith and Dolena
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Glen and Rosalyn
Those photos and your story are incrediable. Walking up #2 on the golf course now will be a piece of cake. You must have felt a little closer to heaven when you made the top..wow. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

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