Category: Travel
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Colca Canyon: Day of the Condor
in: Travel
We left the hotel early, 6:00 AM, so we could get to Condor Cross by 8:00AM. The guide said that the best viewing times where between 8:30 and 10:00. She was right. The route to Condor Cross and return was very bumpy and dusty, but fortunately, it seemed to be at lower altitude so…
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Chivay
in: Travel
While in Chivay we visited the spa (hot springs) and the market. The market offered views of people dressed in traditional costume. I’m never really certain whether the clothing is worn for real or for show; I get a little dubious when I repeatedly see women in costume carrying a baby sheep/alpaca. However, I expect the…
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The Route to Chivay
in: Travel
Chivay isn’t really the end point; the main attraction is the Colca Canyon and, at least for me, the Andean Condors. Chivay is a little town located at the head of the Colca Canyon. We stayed one night so that the following morning we could get an early start into the Canyon. The objective was…
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City Tour of Arequipa
in: Travel
Our tour of Arequipa itself, beyond the Monasterio de Santa Catalina, was limited. We were driven to the edge of town to see some terraces and farmland, and then we walked along a few streets in different parts of town. On our walks we did find the Alpaca Factory Outlet, which included a museum…
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Monasterio de Santa Catalina
in: Travel
The guide described this convent as a city within a city. It certainly had many of the characteristics, such as courtyards, streets, residences and working areas. In some respects it was reminiscent of the Forbidden City. But it could have been a prision too. In its day, residents were allowed to speak with family members…