A tourist stop in Maca

On our way back to Chivay, we stopped in the village of Maca for half an hour. Here, there were plenty of opportunities to buy souvenirs, and many of us obliged! I bought a poncho (green, of course!), Sam got a new hat and belt, Gill bought a Colca Canyon T-shirt, Marina got new sunglasses, and Greg paid good money for the worst jumper in the world!

The group bought coffees and street food, took photos, and explored the earthquake-damaged church complete with lovely frescoes. We did our bit to swell the local coffers!Read more