Colca Canyon

2:30h was the alarm clock, I didn't sleep that well since a bit nervous about all the things I want to do here in Peru. The Minibus picked me up in front of the hotel half an hour later and we stopped for some more people, also 5 guys probably coming directly from their night out, stinking very badly. We were on the road for 3h, I was greatful that the drunk did manage not to throw up and took another route than we. We arrived at a little village where we had breakfast before heading to the Condor Watching. That was impressive. They are very big and cruising above the canyon, beautiful, very gracful for such a bug bird. After another half an hour drive on one side of this deep canyon we arrived at our starting point. Cesar, our guide, waited for us, telling us about how to behave when there was an earthquake (squatting and backpack on your head), when crossing a mule (be always on the mountain side) and to leave all negative thoughts at km0. The walk was scenic, going only down for the first 6km We crossed a river and went up again for our lunchplace, where we had a delicious meal. After a short nap in company of a very persistent chicken we continued untill the lodges where we will sleep. The views were breathtaking, what a wonderful place on earth. When we arrived I had a quick bath in the swimming pool and a nap before diner.Read more