Unfortunately a lot of our time meant for Huanchaco was spent sorting my bag or trying to replace my missing things. Casa Fresh hostel was right on the seafront, it was lovely, clean with a terrace overlooking the sea. Arriving on a Sunday there was plenty of atmosphere, fresh seafood everywhere and locals surfing or practising their gymnastics (mainly the boys, they seem to love it here). We walked the long stretch of the beach had some lumpy soup for tea a...

After a loooong overnight bus journey we arrive in the early hours to Trujillo...to find my bag had been stolen!! I handed them by bag ticket they handed me no bag. Of course, just to add to the South American statistics. After many bus companies telling us to store both our bags (main luggage and day packs) underneath the coach for the 'safety of our belongings' I have now had my day pack taken by another 'ladron' (thief). This ladron had made their way with ...

Here, in Mancora surrounded by desert on one side and a beach on the other, it's easy to feel both cold and hot at the same time, at least this time of year (Peru's winter). The sun beams down and trust me, will burn you, yet there is always a brisk, cool breeze blowing. We stayed at the beautiful if rustic Kon Tiki bungalows, which sits high on the hill with an incredible view of the town and beach below. To get to town and the main beach area from Kon Tiki...