Arequipa

After quite a surprisingly comfortable night bus we arrived in Arequpia early doors breaming with energy! We dropped our gear off and headed into town for a couple of sights we had already read about. The first was Santa Catalina Monestary which dated from the 16th century. This was a very tranquil place and it was good to be away from the hustle and bustle of Peru´s second largest city. We also visted a frozen mummy called Juanita, who had been frozen through high up in the volcanic peak that loomed in the background - she was offered as a sacrifice! Poor little lass, they reckon she had a thump to the head before hand.... we all have to make sacrifices I guess!!!!

Arequipa main square

David chilling in Santa Catalina

Nic finding her way in Santa Catalina

For the rest of the day we pottered around the beautiful city centre and watched the protesters from the first of many strikes to come. We tried to get to bed early that evening because we had to leave early (2am) the following morning to get to the Colca Canyon and avoid more protestors!