I have a new respect for altitude and trekking poles. I made it to the top of Chachani, but it wasn´t pretty. I felt sick and exhausted the whole way. Acclimating is wise.
Matt and I have eight days left. We plan to hike the Colca Canyon. After that...not sure. In any case, I look forward to seeing everyone for Christmas. It´s odd being down here during this month because, though Christmas is celebrated, there aren´t Christmas songs and decorations around every corner in anticipation of the holiday, and plus it´s warm out. So, it hasn´t been on my mind much.
Love.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Arequipa
Matt and I went white water rafting today. It was wicked fun, though it could have been a little longer...like all day. There was a point in the middle of the journey down the river that we stopped and jumped off some small cliffs into the river on each side. We had to wear wet suits, and I´m pretty sure it´s the first time i´ve worn one. Just a random fact. Anyhow, we are going to hike to the summit of Chachani mountain. It is 6075m tall...which is really tall. I hope we don´t die of lack of oxygen. Love from Peru!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
The Inca Trail has been conquered. I wish I could put up some pics...but I can´t seem to get the computer to read the files on my memory card. Anyway, the trip was really great. Challenging but rewarding. The views were stupendous. It was definitely one of those once in a lifetime kind of experiences. We´ll be home soon, so Matt and I can share photos and stories when we get back.
We are in Cuzco right now. It´s the morning after we returned from the hike. We´re likely off to Puno tonight, a town by the supposedly highest commerically navigable lake in the world. There are some famous islands there with some rich Peruvian culture. After that it´s Arequipa and the Colca Canyon providing some more outdoor adventures like trekking and hopefully white-water rafting. Since we´re winging this post Inca Trail part of the trip, we´re not really sure what all we´ll be doing, but it will only be a little over two weeks until Matt and I come home.
We are in Cuzco right now. It´s the morning after we returned from the hike. We´re likely off to Puno tonight, a town by the supposedly highest commerically navigable lake in the world. There are some famous islands there with some rich Peruvian culture. After that it´s Arequipa and the Colca Canyon providing some more outdoor adventures like trekking and hopefully white-water rafting. Since we´re winging this post Inca Trail part of the trip, we´re not really sure what all we´ll be doing, but it will only be a little over two weeks until Matt and I come home.
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