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January 9th 2013
Published: March 5th 2013
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Arequipa, Peru Arequipa Is an important industrial and commercial centre of Peru. The city was a settlement before the Spanish founded the city in the 1540 and over 3 centuries it was a faithful follower to Spain. The city is located at an attitude of 2328 metres above sea level with an almost constant summer climate with blue skies which gives its nickname of the city of "Eternal blue sky". The ... Read Full Entry



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Michael Figgins & Alison Broughall
Figgy and Ali B
Figgy and Ali B
Two 50 year old +have decided to pack up and go on a gap year trip around South/Central America. The kids are old enough to survive without us (we hope) Looking forward to having no commitments or dates and times, I guess freedom !!!!!! ... full info
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Colca Canyon Colca Canyon
Colca Canyon
Along the road in a local village
Day 2 Day 2
Day 2
making our way towards the Oasis
Day 2 Day 2
Day 2
Following the path down the canyon
The river MajesThe river Majes
The river Majes
the river at the bottom of the canyon
The gang The gang
The gang
Making our way down on day 1
Our swimming pool in the HostelOur swimming pool in the Hostel
Our swimming pool in the Hostel
The Oasis hostel on day 2
The Oasis hostel The Oasis hostel
The Oasis hostel
our pool and rooms in the background
Looking to the bottom of canyonLooking to the bottom of canyon
Looking to the bottom of canyon
Day 3 trek back up the canyon
Zig Zag path up the canyon Zig Zag path up the canyon
Zig Zag path up the canyon
On day 3
Day 3 Day 3
Day 3
Making my way back up the canyon
Local ladyLocal lady
Local lady
Transporting goods up the canyon by donkey
Colca CanyonColca Canyon
Colca Canyon
A local lady walking up the canyon
Final day 3Final day 3
Final day 3
The gang at the top after long trek up !
Local Chivay womanLocal Chivay woman
Local Chivay woman
Tending her stall full of local produce
Alison Alison
Alison
With a local wild bird of prey as her headdress decoration !
In a local village Colca canyonIn a local village Colca canyon
In a local village Colca canyon
The altar of local church
Colca Canyon the topColca Canyon the top
Colca Canyon the top
Michael and Alison after our trek



7th March 2013

Figgy and Ali B
Michael Figgins & Alison Broughall

not a bad blog lots and lots pics! !

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