Back to Cusco
11 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ 🌙 3 °C
We managed to do the 5 kms back to the starting point in about an hour. There we waited in the bus for the rest of the group to catch up. Then, started the return journey to Cusco. We stopped on theLeer más
Terraced crops
11 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
A whole section of the overall construction was dedicated to crop growing and experimenting.
Water channel system Ollantaytambo
11 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
There was a very well organized system of water channels sometimes outside, sometimes underground. Some of these ended up in baths and fountains.
Water fountains Ollantaytambo
11 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
The water in the channels was used for the crops, drinking, some for decoration purposes like fountains and some for baths.
Off to Arequipa to Cabanaconde
12 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
We woke up around 8 am after having slept for about 12 hours. It had been raining all the night. Even after we freshened up and had our breakfast at about 9:30 am, it was still cloudy and raining. ItLeer más
Back to the Rainbow mountain
12 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ 🌙 8 °C
From the Red Valley, we trekked back quickly to the Rainbow Mountain. There were less people on the Rainbow Mountain now so we wanted to climb to the viewpoint again and take some pictures, before theLeer más
Reached Cabanaconde
13 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
We reached Cabanaconde at 6:30 am bones aching and the internals badly shaken. 😁
The people in this part of the region had a very different way of dressing than what we had seen tillLeer más
Views from the room
13 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Our room had lovely views all around. There was a animals pen just below the window with all animals living together in one enclosure. There were hens, ducks, goats, sheeps, donkeys, all in the sameLeer más
To Achachihua Viewpoint
13 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
We slept after checking in and woke up at around 1 pm. We freshened up and then went for our lunch. We found a cheap place with a daily menu for S/ 10. They even prepared a vegetarian meal ofLeer más
Stunning views of Colca Canyon
13 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
So, as was the tradition in this village, 2 dogs accompanied us all the way to the village. First to the arena of the bull fights and then to the Achachihua viewpoint. On the way, there were manyLeer más
Views from Achachihua Viewpoint
13 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
The scenery all around was breathtaking. We could see for kms away, across the canyon. In the far reaches of the opposite mountain, we could see the Huaruro waterfall, on the valley to the left, weLeer más
The actual Achachihua Viewpoint
13 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
On our map, we noticed that the actual viewpoint was a bit further away. We decided to walk there. On the way, we had some lovely views of the Cabanaconde village. We also saw a pen where they wereLeer más
The Craze for Travelling
😁😁😁 he'll have a few problems at the borders, rest all is cool.
The cross near the Achachihua Viewpoint
13 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Just behind the Achachihua Viewpoint was a hill with a cross at the top. We decided to climb up for some better views.
Views from Achachihua cross
13 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
The views from the cross were equally beautiful. We could also see the other side of the hills.
Walk to the hill church
13 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
From the top of the hill with the cross, we could see a church 2 hills away. We decided to trek till there. On the way, we saw many cactii with their flowers blooming. It was a beautiful sight.
At the church on the hill
13 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ 🌫 12 °C
After about 15-20 minutes of hike, we reached the church on the hill. The blooming cactii were very eye catching.
Views from the church
13 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
The views from the church were amazing. By now, the rain was coming from all around. We could see the rain falling in the Colca Canyon and the hills on the opposite side of the church. The only placeLeer más
Back to Cabanaconde
13 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
From the church on the hill, we managed to get back to the village before the rain started. At the main square, we also had some fried donuts like stuff the lady was selling.
After that we were backLeer más
Start of Colca Canyon Trek
14 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
The plan for the day was to start on the Colca Canyon trek.
The trek is normally done in 2 days and basically involves going down one side of the canyon from 3200 mts at Cabanaconde to 2100 mts atLeer más
Trek start checkpoint
14 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
The path continued along the flat of the fields outside the village. It passed through some narrow channels and at one place, the stream was flowing on the path for quite a few meters.
After walkingLeer más
Views at the checkpoint
14 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
The views from the checkpoint were stunning. We could see the mountain ranges far to the left and the canyon all the way to the right. Downwards, we could see the initial descent into the canyon.
The steep descent
14 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
After the initial track where there was some shade, the track started going down steeply. There was no shade and the sun beat on is mercilessly. The track was mostly loose stones and rocks with aLeer más
Deeper and deeper
14 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
The path slowly and steadily continued going deeper and deeper into the canyon. At some point, we could see the oasis at the bottom but it still looked quite small from where we were, basicallyLeer más
Oasis gets bigger and bigger
14 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
With our end goal in sight, it was easier to keep the motivation going. With each curve of the track, the oasis started looking bigger. On the way, we crossed a section of the path that had been dugLeer más
Paradiso de las Palmas
14 de noviembre de 2017, Perú ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
The oasis was a true oasis. In the bleak surroundings with only sand and stones and some cactii, this was a place rich in flora. There were fig trees, avocado trees, even mango trees and many varietyLeer más
