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Location Date Cusco And The Inca Trail 1292889600 Colca Canyon
1291852800 Arequipa 1291507200 Huanachina 1291334400 Lima 1291161600
So we are now back in Arequipa, after our two day trekking tour up and down the Colca canyon.
We left at 3.30 in the morning and drove to a town called Chivay, where we had breakfast, we then drove on to the start of our trek and was told about what we would be doing for the two days.
Day 1, 7 hours tekking!!! day 2, 3 hours, all up hill. Some how i didnt realise it would be this energetic. Ha. We got marching and it was really good, dusty and lots of rocks so had to concerate so didnt fall down the canyon, but good. After 3 hours we reached a small house, where we stopped for some traditional local lunch, really tasty. The toilet however wasn´t so enjoyable but im getting over it. ha!! Then more marching, 4 hours or so, hard work, but our lovely guide Pablo, showed us the avacodo trees, and the aloe vera that was growing around us. We eventually reached "paradise"!! a beautiful resort type place that had been built for the tourists and trekkers. It was stunning. The pool´s water was from the waterfall which flowed into the Colca river. We had our own little room, which was lit only by candle light as no electricty!! Had dinner with our group, a swedish bloke, a german fella, two French lads and 3 brazilians!
Day two, 5am start climbing the Canyon. Knackering but views were amazing. Reached the top and had breakfast and travelled to hot springs!! so good.
By this point kate having stomach issues, due to altitude. Had 3 hour bus journey to return to Arequipa. Stomach issues became very urgent! ha! had to get bus to stop and ran to local restaurant with great speed. Not good, very embarrassed as was close to becoming seriously unpleasant. ha! thought id share this with you all!! ha
Now just gona have few days chilling here, next stop Cusco, for more altitude issues no doubt. great. ha!!
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Bry hahaha loved reading this post! Hope you feel better now love - but this did make me chuckle on a very busy stressful afternoon at work :) mwah xxx
Mummy How good are your boots!!! You both so clev! Paradise lookin good. Alan will be well jel loves a bit o walking!!
elle ha ha ah poor j kate. u never have much luck with ur belly! hope ure feeling better now tho. trek sounds so amazing and i bet ur bloody glad u got those boots now mate! bet they're like slippers! ha missing our weekly chat but im sure ure far too busy to think about us back at home. ha. cant wait to hear about the next bit. wot ever will u do next?! ha love ya lots xxxxxxxxx
cru n dad n joe Hi KT & J,great views but looks like hard work tho'...sure it was worth the effort..never be embarrassed about toilet issues,although glad u didn't go into too much detail!!With all the trekking you'll be as fit as butchers dogs! Look forward to seeing the next batch of photos.be safe & enjoy!Dad Cru & Joe xx
Nic Ahh hun..belly issues are never good!! Especially wen not in ur own comforts of ur own loo haha!!! Id die!! Least u can laugh bout it now before the next trip..! Didnt even realise the attltidue was that bad,crazy wat it does to ya,sounds amazing though!! Walkin boots all the way,best buy i bet!! They must of Moulded in to ur feet a treat now i bet?? Ahh cant believe its been two weeks already,im chattin away to myself everyweek as we arent havin our usual 2hrs haha!!updatin on the exciting lifes we are leadin here,huh yeah right!!ha!! Cant wait for the next update..have fun and keep safe!! Hope u writing journal..!! Love you millions and millions xxxxx mwah xxxxxxx
Nic My god i just wrote an essay haha!!! Sorry!! Xxxxxx
Beck Well I know you're being fed, every post explains what u eat!! sounds like u havin lovely time, excluding the 'stomach issues' nicely put!! Gracie sends kisses love u millions xx