Arequipa
Trip Start
Apr 08, 2008
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Trip End
Ongoing
Arequipa,
Peru
Friday, May 30, 2008
OK.
Arequpia is absolutely gorgeous. The older buildings in town are all made out of this dazzling white volcanic rock called silla, which makes for a pretty stunning view from the plaza de armas as you gaze up at the gargantuan cathedral framed by 3 very different volcanoes in the background. Im a little pissed that I was forced to skip going to Ica/Huacachina and Nazca, but I think Ill be able to make it on the return trip from cusco. Also a bit annoyed that im sick again. Upper respitory infection all the way--a bit concerned my kidneys may be screwed up, but nothing to get too worked up over. If Im feeling better going to try to make the 3 day trek to colca canyon sometime in the next few days. Wish I hadnt spent so much time in Lima and had come here earlier, but its all right, not like im too stressed for time. Ill upload some pictures (precolumbian erotic pottery anyone?) as soon as i get to a computer with a cd drive. Other than being sick, all is well, and im incredibly happy that its sunny and warm here, even if it is freezing in the night and morning.
