Hostal Karla Chiclayo

... were not in a good neighborhood. When the sun came up, we walked to another bus station and got on a bus for Chiclayo. <br><br>Our few days spent in the bustling city of Chiclayo gave us a good sense of the people of Peru, friendly and hospitable, with a proud history. From the first breakfast that we had, of fried pig and yucca, the morning we got there, we were innundated by locals with stories of ...

... couldn´t (or wouldn´t) translate some of the stuff these guys were coming out with, it was extremely entertaining even with the language barrier and the rest of the restaurant were also enjoying the banter. <br><br>Another beer later, and it was that time for exchanging addresses which is when Frankli (Ian´s new best mate) asked the waiter for some paper to write down his full set of phone numbers (although he was ...

First up, some news. Whilst dying of whatever disease I had in Cuenca I sorted out my flights to come home! I will hopefully be arriving at Heathrow on 11th December &#8211; just in time for Christmas!<br><br>So, as the title suggests, things haven't been going too well recently. After a long and painful bus ride to Chiclayo we (myself and Steve, the English musician) found ourselves in an utter dump of a city. Still, we found somewhere cheap to stay. My plan was just to ...

... get your haircut from several barbers and hairstylists. They also sell hand-made PomPons for parties. But the most interesting part of the market is the witchcraft area which sells all kinds of animal skulls, incense, lizard skins, skulls, voodoo dolls, snake oils and magic potions. I have been having trouble with the leg that I broke riding in Colombia - it has been getting infected around the incision scar and ...

... snowboard. It was the same thing right? Just on sand?<br> They told us to wait an hour for our driver so we headed out to our corner cafe for breakfast. The driver that showed up looked like he was the owners grandpa. On the way outside of town he stopped to pick up who I can only guess was his wife. The two of them were turning this taxi ride into a driving date. We understood now why the driver only option was cheaper. We really had no idea where we were going - just that it was out of ...

... 250, and has been re-introduced to the reserve. You´d never know they were endangered though as the best place to find them was often on the roofs of the buildings or on the dinner table (not as the main course mind you, which is partially why they´re so endangered). <br><br> Turns out this was a common trend. We had foxes begging for dinner scraps, horneros (a rufousy thrush-like bird) trying to steal our breakfast, and usually everybody ...

... by the morning. Oh, this bus is one of the most expensive (and should be comfortable) buses on my trip. Only two sofa type seats per row (they say) and the 12 hour bus ride from Chiclayo to Lima cost me 100 soles (about 30 or 33 USD). Yes, there are much cheaper ones, for about 60 soles or so, but I figured a little pampering for the long trip home was ok. Still way way cheaper than flying. See you back in Lima.

Today was a pretty special day, since it was the first time I've ever surfed (with a longer type surfboard, and not just a bodyboard). It was loads of fun, and was due thanks to my couchsurfing host, Ricardo, who loves to host, and was able to hook me up with a board and a wetsuit. I stayed an extra night so we can go surfing again tomorrow. :p We ...

Long journey (19hrs). Staying longer than expected because museum in nearby town of Lambayeque is closed today (an oversight on my part) - and that museum is the main reason for our stop here. Hopefully will head down to Trujillo tomorrow afternoon, after visiting the museum.

... moins connu que le sud, c'est là que l'on trouve le plus de ruines de civilisations pré-Inca, alors je voulais vraiment les voir. Et j'ai été servi! Nous avons commencé par Túcume, qui est un ensemble de 26 pyramides, construites en terre séchée il y a plus de 1000 ans par les Sicán (ou Lambayeque). Elles ont pas mal souffert du temps (et des pluies de El Niño!), mais ça reste absolument impressionnant. Après ça nous sommes allés du côté du Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipán ...