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Colca Valley: 1st day

Yura
Yura
Pampa and oasis
Pampa and oasis
Along the road
Along the road
Cactus
Cactus
Cactus flowers
Cactus flowers
Nice road :)
Nice road :)
Alpagas
Alpagas
More alpagas
More alpagas
Landscape is very variable
Landscape is very variable
Patahuasi
Patahuasi
Patapampa
Patapampa
Here we are at 4900m high above sea level. Small stone piles are built by locals to honor the volcano god.
Here we are at 4900m high above sea level. Small stone piles are built by locals to honor the volcano god.
We don't get bord of this ever changing landscape
We don't get bord of this ever changing landscape
Colca valley observation point
Colca valley observation point
Closer to Chivay
Closer to Chivay
Lunch was a very interessting buffet with plenty local specialties
Lunch was a very interessting buffet with plenty local specialties
Chivay has a hot spring :)
Chivay has a hot spring :)
During dinner, we got local music (note the huge pan flute) ...
During dinner, we got local music (note the huge pan flute) ...
... and local dancesin local clothing
... and local dancesin local clothing
How can he see anything with that hat ???
How can he see anything with that hat ???
Everyboody got to participate :)
Everyboody got to participate :)



Published: 01-21-2009
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