Before we took off towards Cusco, we spent a few days in Arequipa and in the so called "Canyon Country" nearby. It is called like that as there are a few very deep canyons cutting into the landscape, one of them the "Colca Canyon" which is at his deepest 3190m deep, which makes it the second deepest Canyon of the world (deepest: "Canyon de Cotahuasi" nearby, with 3191m depth (...but difficult to reach and visit)). We did some hiking there, but although the landscape was striking, we expected something more (or different?) from the "worlds second deepest canyon" and decided that all the publicity and advertisment here in Arequipa is a bit overexaggerated).
But the hiking was good nevertheless and we spent very good days there!
Arequipa still ranks as Renates favorite city in Peru (decided at her last visit here years ago) and Mirko agreed. We both think that the architeture as well as the athmosphere were very good and one can easily spend some time hanging or wandering around, drinking coffee or fruit juice at a terasse at the main "plaza de armas" and feel himself very comfortable! :-)
Are you curious now :-) ? Here are the photos!
Kisses and regards from both of us to all of you!
Renate & Mirko
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