Up at the crack of dawn (as usual) we took a mini bus 3 hours drive to the National Park stopping to take pictures of the stunning snow capped mountains and a stunning bright blue lake. Starting the hike at 3,900m above sea level we were feeling the effects of altitude right from the beginning. The tough walk took 3 hours uphill to 4,600m but had stunning views of mountains and waterfalls the whole way. Thinking we would never make it we finally found the 'happy ...

Too scared to go horse riding with Sophie I decided to face another fear - heights! 4 of us headed with the guide just outside to Huaraz town to a cosy little spot next to a stream. Feeling nervous I waited last to head up the 40m cliff, shaking with nerves and adrenalin I eventually found small places for foot and handholds and surprisingly made it to the top! After absailing back down he gave us all a second attempt. The other 3 even braved a harder wall which ...

Another early start heading to Huaraz, an adventure site famous for hiking. On the way the truck was diverted and without realising Jack headed down a dirt road with no chance of turning around. After some very tight squeezes through trees on each side (and a pretty funny road-side toilet stop) we arrived at some ruins. Tumbas Reales de Sipan included a huge temple with carvings depicting very violent deaths around the outside wall. In the museum was a freaky wel...