Chivay

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Went on a two day tour from Arequipa. Saw some great scenery that we had missed before due to the overnight bus ride to Arequipa. The roads are very windy and and the land is very dessert-like with many cactus and volcanic rock strewn about. We were lucky to see wild Viccuna and learned about the differences between llama, alpaca, and viccunna. I didn't try the cocoa leaves (for atlitude) as I was worried they might make my stomach upset. We reached the highest point at 4900m! Here there are rocks stacked up as offerings to the gods. I got very light-headed and had to walk so slow and sit to take some breathers. But good news - I didn´t faint and land in the squat toilet 😊 I felt better as we descended to Chivay town where we stayed overnight. Saw the Southern Cross for the first time! It was quite cold (about 0 degrees) and I felt so sorry for the Australians who have never been in a climate this cold before! Slept only a few hours under 1 comforter and 3 woolen blanets! But woke at 2:30 (as many of out group did). Apparently it is one of the sidfe affects of the altitude).

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Comments

[Colleen]

ha!
"good news - I didn´t faint and land in the squat toilet" haha! Love that, good for you! I went by your house today and it's still standing! & I grabbed a couple of lovely cukes for my sandwiches. Thanks again!