After the amazing trek we take a combi van down a hellish road that climbs to a pass at over 5000 metres and then descents a verticle cliff face on about 36 switchbacks, you look out of the van window and can´t see the road underneath you just a vertical drop... pounding reggaeton and coca leaves keeping the driver awake on the 4 hour descent.. scary stuff. Then we travelled south through Peru to get to Lima. Peru is a beautiful country. a lot of it seems to b...

After saying our emotional goodbyes to the Aulestias, and giving them our presents of a hammock, a hanging basket and a tree tomato tree (yes), we set off on a gruelling 48 hour bus journey in to the heart of the Andes in Peru. Upon arrival at the picturesque town of Caraz, and after a few visits to The Best Patisserie in the World, we prepared for our four day trek in the mountains, as recommended in the Lonely Plonker Guide Book. After hiring luxuries such as...