On day 10 we got up at like 8.30, put our bikinis on and headed out to get breakfast, ham and cheese toastir for 8 soles

So far day 9 hasn't been great, we got up at 5.30 to make a 6am bus that was running late, so se didn't get on til 7. Then the bus driver took the bumpiest route possible in scorching heat, so there was no chance of sleep or even reading. Customs was a nightmare, we were on and off the bus again and again. BUT IT WAS ALL WORTH IT. Mancora is absolutely stunning, our hostel is right on the beach, there are little hammocks to chill on, and the sea is so damn blue....