Arequipa and Colca Canyon
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34 viewsYou can kind of see some of the colour here.
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35 viewsThis oasis was exactly that... we thought we were seeing things.
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36 viewsCrossing the river again into the oasis. A lot more greenery here.
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35 viewsIf you are REALLY on a tight budget, this would probably do the trick. Just hope it doesn't rain.
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32 viewsWe arrive at last in San Galle set against some red cliffs.
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33 viewsThis pool can be yours for 8 soles per night.
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33 viewsOur cabins were typical of the area. Dirt floor, mud brick, and straw walls.
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34 viewsThe exterior view of our cabina.
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35 views"Dean, you're back! How was paradise?" "Meh, OK"
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35 viewsProbably my favourite shot of Colca Canyon.
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31 viewsNot the deepest part by a long shot but still spectacular.
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32 viewsBack on the ridge where the snowy mountains lie.
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32 viewsTerraced farm fields date to before the Inca even.
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34 viewsCorn and some other crop drying in the backyard.
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33 viewsAlthough we were on the bus out of Colca Canyon, the scenery didn't stop.
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29 viewsLocals board the bus
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34 viewsAnother shot of the wildly terraced canyon.
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35 viewsThis photo gives you a bit more sense of depth.
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33 viewsBelieve it or not, I shot this panorama out of a moving bus.
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46 viewsFinal shot at the outside of the canyon, heading back for Arequipa and then to Lake Titikaka.
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