More condors
16. november 2017, Peru ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Some more pictures of the Condors. We were there at Cruz del Condor for about 2 hours. Watching, enjoying and taking pictures of the graceful birds. It was truly fascinating.
Off to Pinchollo Geyser
16. november 2017, Peru ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
From Cruz del Condor, we planned to go to the Pinchollo geyser. Not too many people go there but since we didn't have anything else planned for the rest of the day, we decided to have a look here.
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Pinchollo geyser trek
16. november 2017, Peru ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We continued to follow the path marked on Maps.me all along the river canyon. The track slowly but steadily gained elevation as we continued deeper into the hills. The road was in quite good conditionLæs mere
Near the Pinchollo geyser
16. november 2017, Peru ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
The path though not very steep was quite a long distance and the very high altitude made the progress slow and hard. On the way, we had the rare sighting of the Andean dear.
We had seen a few cows andLæs mere
The geothermal area near geyser
16. november 2017, Peru ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We did the 9 kms trek in about 2.5 hours. Not a bad feat considering that all the 9 kms were above 4000 mts above sea level.
Eventually, we reached the geothermal area near the geyser. We could smellLæs mere
More mud pots and fumeroles
16. november 2017, Peru ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We spent another 15-20 min at the geothermal area looking at the mud pots boiling and the fumeroles spewing out gases. It was surreal, it felt like we were on some other planet. There was no one thereLæs mere
Views of the Pinchollo geyser
16. november 2017, Peru ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Just on the other side of the ridge next to the geothermal area is the geyser. It is in the river canyon right next to the river's edge. The hot water from below the earth at very high pressure mixesLæs mere
Down in the Pinchollo geyser canyon
16. november 2017, Peru ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We climbed down into the canyon and went close to the geyser. It was a beautiful natural phenomenon that captivated us for quite sometime. We got some very nice close up pictures of the geyser.
Time to head back
16. november 2017, Peru ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We were at the Pinchollo geyser for more than 1.5 hours enjoying every moment of it. Suddenly, it became quite cold and we could see dark threatening clouds above the canyon. Soon, there was thunderLæs mere
The alternate path back
16. november 2017, Peru ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
On the way back, we decided to walk along the river all the way down instead of following the road. The road had many ups and downs and we felt that the constant downward direction of the river wouldLæs mere
Down the river canyon
16. november 2017, Peru ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
Along the river canyon, we continued downwards. Some places we had to cross the streams flowing into the river and some places, there was no place to walk along the edge so we had to cross the riverLæs mere
Back on the main road
16. november 2017, Peru ⋅ ☀️ 1 °C
After walking down for about 2 hours, we reached the main road at around 4 pm. We had trekked a total of 18 kms all above 4000 mts above sea level. It had been a fantastic trek and an even moreLæs mere
Back to Cabanaconde
16. november 2017, Peru ⋅ ☀️ 1 °C
Back on the main road we started walking towards Cabanaconde. The road hardly has any traffic. We were hoping to catch a bus or get a lift from any other vehicle. After walking for another 1.5 kms weLæs mere
More of Pinchollo geyser
16. november 2017, Peru ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
We just couldn't have enough of it. It was a fabulous place and the constant blowing sound and continuous shooting of the steam and hot water kept us hypnotized for quite many minutes.
The Craze for Travelling
I'll share the albums with the videos.. It was very impressive.
To Llahuar
17. november 2017, Peru ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
We woke up early again. The bus to llahuar was at 7 am. I had some problem with my alarm sound so I barely got the time to check out and pay the bill and reach the bus at the main square at 6:57 am.Læs mere
Reached Llahuar
17. november 2017, Peru ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
The bus journey took about 1 hour and S/ 10 per person to the Llahuar stop. From there we trekked down into the canyon, across a bridge and the slightly up again to the 4-5 huts that form the villageLæs mere
Llahuar Lodge
17. november 2017, Peru ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Llahuar Lodge is the 1st hut one encounters when you enter the village. They are situated about 50 mts above the river level and own the hot springs. Its a beautiful location with great views. All theLæs mere
Breakfast at Llahuar Lodge
17. november 2017, Peru ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
I ordered an egg and cheese sandwich with lemonade and Hristo ordered a fruit salad with lemonade. After the food, we paid for the hot springs and went down.
Llahuar Hot Springs
17. november 2017, Peru ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Right next to the river are the 4 pools with the hot water. The 2 slightly higher were quite cool and felt about 23C while the ones next to the river were a bit hotter at about 26-27C, still quiteLæs mere
Back at Llahuar bus stop
17. november 2017, Peru ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
We climbed back up and were at the bus stop at 11:40, 20 min before the bus time. It was extremely hot and the sun was very sharp. While we waited for the bus, Hristo had a look at the maps and feltLæs mere
Off to Arequipa
17. november 2017, Peru ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
Due to the delay because of the tyre change, we reached Cabanaconde at 1:48 pm, just minutes before the 2 pm bus to Arequipa. We bought the tickets immediately and ran to our hostel to get the bags.Læs mere
The Craze for Travelling
She really was. I couldn't take a proper picture since her mom was sitting next to her.
Views on way to Chivay
17. november 2017, Peru ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
On the return journey towards Chivay, the Colca Canyon continued along the road, providing some stunning views.
At Maca
17. november 2017, Peru ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
The beautiful views contained along the road. We reached the small village of Maca at around 3 pm. The bus stopped for a while here to drop and pick up people before moving on.
The Craze for Travelling
Not that much population in this area. Even terrace farming is new to this place.
Off from Chivay
17. november 2017, Peru ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Another hour later at 4 pm, we reached Chivay. This is a big village. Tge bus stopped here for about 15 min before moving on.
Llamas and Alpacas on the way
17. november 2017, Peru ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
An hour from Chivay, we reached a pass. On one side of the pass were wetlands (boefdals), the ideal place for llamas and alpacas and sure enough, there were heards of them grazing in the marshland.
