JohnandJac

Trujillo to Huaraz and back to Lima

Posted by JohnandJac | 21st November 2009

John:...With Huaraz, like every town we have seen so far, the first impressions should be suspended as soon as possible because with a little effort (none in some cases) these are often lovely places and if a little scruffy around the edges they have a story or series of stories to tell. Almost regardless of the place, nearly every Peruvian person we have met has been helpful, generous and kind. Any prejudice and preconceptions I might have had about South America and its people (except for Maradona) have been dispelled on this trip. Peru is a beautiful country and great value for money as a traveller...which brings me back to Huaraz.

From the tourism point of view this town is a base for mountaineering and trecking up in the high Andes. It is nestled in a bowl formed by surrounding mountains and in the past 50 years or so has been knocked over several times by earthquakes. The death toll from seismic events has been in excess of 100 000 people. Looking at the standard of bu

Continued | Big Trip 09

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