We finally left Arequipa for good today. We have realised that with the bigger cities we have used them as a base camp to roam in the surrounding areas. In the morning we headed off to the free museum which had been converter by the bank from to old family houses. Apparently the bigger the water fountain in the courtyard, the richer the family. Also seeing an unbelievably lifelike painting of a man whose shoes follow change depending on where you were viewing th...

Having its ups and downs, we definitely experienced the local culture if nothing else. Heading for the local market in the morning, we had expected little markets stalls on the edge of a street like others. This one had a slight twist, reminding us of a London fish market with the hustle and bustle of people rushing to and fro. Entwined with the stench of the food on show, varying from meats such as cow and llama to fish with some fresh and some not quite as fre...

With our room looking like a bomb had hit it where we had dropped our things and sleeping last night. We had a quick generic breakfast of bread, butter and jam then went exploring. Visiting the frozen maiden which was all about a girl who was sacrificed in the inca times. Having to walk hundreds of miles from Cusco to the volcanos in the sacrificial celebrations and buried with family robs and pottery were all on show as well. Juanita's (the frozen maiden) body ...

Having seen the Cathedral we were eager to see more of the city as it looked beautiful. With the buildings all made of volcanic stone made them look classic referring to Italy on more than one occasion. We must have walked from end to en of the city looking at every hostel to stay in and checking out places to go. Also visiting the travel agencies and booking a visit to Colca canyon for tomorrow. The city is easy on the eye with even the traditional McDonald's ...

We have gone back to travelling long distances on buses again. Starting with an English breakfast with a twist along with fruit juices and a hot chocolate we prepared ourself for the day. On a separate note, the fruit juice that are on offer taste completely different to back home. You can taste the fresh fruit and makes a massive difference, also making them filling. Between us we have had, apple, banana, pineapple, orange, and the only one not worth recommend...