Lojen Hot Springs & Lake Ubinas

After Salinas, we got wet. First we went to a Hot Springs, which should really be called a lukewarm springs. Still at high altitude, and cold. But it was fun to splash around and the mud was said to be good for the skin- much smearing occurred! Then we went to Ubinas reservoir in the shadow of Ubinas volcano (another active one). There we took a quick spin on a kayak, just for fun. At the end of all this we headed back toward Arequipa and stopped at a place renowned for it's traditional food. My favorite by far was a rocoto relleno: a stuffed pepper with an intriguing filling with meat, raisin and a bit of cheese on top. Annette is enjoying the variety of potatoes (over 1000 types here!). After the tour, our friends from Lima invited us to go with the to Mirador- a church plaza that looks out over the city for a lovely view. All in all, a long but fun day.Read more