The dizzying highs and lows of the crippling Colca Canyon


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May 7th 2010
Published: June 7th 2010
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We arrived at Arequipa at 9am, after a pleasant 10 hour journey and met a couple of French girls, Chemmy and Charlene, who we took a taxi into town with. They immediately made it clear they were hagglers as they bartered over one peso with the friendly and good natured taxi driver. When we arrived at Los Andes Inn, Koen was sat there checking his cherished footie results on the Internet and both... Read Full Entry



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Koen and Carissa
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Get me to the oasis!!!!
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The accommodation
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Some cool hairy plants
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The oasis
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Our canyon accommodation for the night
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View from the top after climbing (or riding!) back out
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He made it!! (2hours 15minutes)
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Recharging
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Cool as ever!
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Good work lady!
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The group (and some random guy about to launch himself off the into the canyon!)
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The 3 Amigos
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Agricultural living
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Off to a well-earned breakfast
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Inca-dated agricultural terraces
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The Monastry and Misti Volcano in the background
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Our roof top drinking venue
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Carissa's hair unleashed!



8th June 2010

Must remember...
to skip that tour! Mules all the way, I say. I'm exhausted just hearing about it. Hope you're having fun, happy travels. Lots of love Sxxxxxx

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