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October 15th 2010

Published: November 18th 2010

We arrived in Arequipa after an overnight bus ride from Nazca. Neglectively, no one bothered to mention that the road was going to be a washboardy, dirt nightmare of beyond twisty-turny, horn-honking belief! I tried hard to sleep in the comfy reclining chairs, but alas, not a wink. We rumbled into town as the dawn rises sharply behind the peak of a gigantic volcano. Suddenly, I am very aware... Read Full Entry

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Andrea

cabochick

This Canadian girl's passion for travel comes from my adventurous parents. My brother and I spent most of our youth traveling all over North America in the family’s camper van, airplane, and boat - going as far west as the Hawaiian islands, as far north as Tuktoyaktuk, and as far south as Mexico doing lots of adventurous stuff...canoeing, surfing, fishing, camping, hiking, skiing, exploring, jellyfish poking...it was the best childhood ever! That same adventurous spirit fueled my travel passion for over 30 years. I’ve been all over the shop. Now that I'm newly retired, I split my lif... full info

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Condors of Colca canyon

Seeing the birds in flight was fantastic on such a beautiful day

spring time in peru

everything was just starting to bloom, even the cactus

Conocota homestay

simple comfortable bedroom with plenty of alpaca blankets to stay warm

Kitchen

Julia using her new kitchen to cook us Alpaca dinner

Cactus security

best way to keep anyone out. Cactus

coca tea and alpaca blankets

feeling under the weather

homestay streets

streets of conocota

Conocota rural homestay

pedro chopping wood

adorable baby

our little burro who lived next to my bedroom

Chivay ladies

hanging out in the square looking for tourists to pose with their alpacas

19th November 2010

josworld
Johanna

Ahhh...Gotta try the frog legs !
You just gotta try the froggies ! They are cute and yummy :) Honestly, they taste like chicken. Simply delish in congee ! LOL

19th November 2010

Aries and Rinka
Aristeo Rinka Lucea

wonder how an alpaca taste like? really loved this post !!!

20th November 2010

yogabbagabba
Gabrielle Varela

Hi Cabo! I enjoyed your blog very much and the photos look great! Your info will come in handy on my upcoming trip! Had you gone to Arequipa to work in Casa Verde (as in was it planned ahead of time?) or is it an orphanage where you can go and sign up to volunteer a day or two there? I have been looking for a project/ do my part for the country hosting me and most things in Peru it is looking need to be booked ahead of time. Please be sure to let me know!

20th November 2010

Cocal
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Corrections
Hi! Just a couple of corrections: - It's "LA Calera", not Caldera. - It's "Taquile" island, not Tranquilla. Keep posting!

20th November 2010

cabochick
Andrea

Volunteering in Arequipa
Hola Yo Gabba Gabba. I'm sure they would be appreciative of your help, or donations. I think that's great. Go to this website for contacts, www.blansal-casaverde.org/eng/english.php or you can always arrive in Arequipa and go to the cafe there to make contact. Enjoy your trip!

21st November 2010

Anastasia78
Anastasia78

Perfecto!!!
Andrea, you are an amazing blogger! Your blogs are my favorite type to read--hilarious (most important), informative and great pics! Don't stop blogging! Your people need you!!! Anastasia78

5th February 2011

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Blog of the year, 2010
Congratulations! :) This blog was nominated one of the best of 2010 in the South America, Adventure category. http://www.travelblog.org/Topics/27154-1.html

18th February 2011

The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas

Anyone who walks around with such a cute llama is sure to be a winner!

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