Ica , Huacachina and Huaraz


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January 24th 2013
Published: March 29th 2013
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Ica and Huacachina We sadly left Cusco and made our way on an over night bus at 17.30 which followed the winding road through the Andes down from 3500 Mts to the coast. As we slept in our seats we were rolled from side to side which caused us to giggle as the bus followed the hare pin bends down through the mountains. After a long but interesting journey down through mountains and along some stun... Read Full Entry



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Llanganuco lake Llanganuco lake
Llanganuco lake

the water changes colour according to the time of the year
Huaraz Huaraz
Huaraz

Glacial lake
Us standing Us standing
Us standing

in front of the glacier and lake

Michael Michael
Michael

contemplating
Typical scenery Typical scenery
Typical scenery

On the way to glacier and Chavin
Temple of Chavin Huantar Temple of Chavin Huantar
Temple of Chavin Huantar

the underground tunnels used by the priests during religious festivals
under ground tunnels under ground tunnels
under ground tunnels

below the temple
An original gargoyle  An original gargoyle
An original gargoyle

now kept in local museum
Santa CruzSanta Cruz
Santa Cruz

first day
a magma chambera magma chamber
a magma chamber

where the volcano has been worn away
Santa Cruz trekSanta Cruz trek
Santa Cruz trek

following river up the valley on day 1



30th March 2013

Hi Ali and Michael, wow yet more amazing pics, how incredible must Huacachina have looked, does nt look real, u guys r so lucky to have experienced everything that u have seen! Can't wait to here your stories one day! Take care, love Hayley xx
31st March 2013

Huacachina
Thank you Hayley for your comments its nice to know its being read and looked at. Yes the place was quite incredible and we had lots of fun there. I am looking forward to seeing you again and hearing all your new exciting news. Love Ali xx
2nd April 2013

Incredible & Wow
Hi you two Huacachine & Huaraz just looks & sounds wonderful my kind of place. Abigail did sand surfing in Aussie. I would love to have a go. Well I am going to have have a very mini adventure as I am off to China tomorrow for 12 days so that is quite exciting. can't wait for you to return. I don't know if you have heard but Ella is expecting so I will finally going to beccome a nanna due in late September. Yeah. I have just seen an amazing sun rise however it is so cold here, wind chill & all that. mad as last year was so warm at this time. Michael a very belated happy birthday hope it was a good one. I celebrated mine in Chaplins some good bands & got to meet Lorraine male friend.

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