S: Long live the Andes!

Finally in the Andes! A true place of longing! Four years ago, I visited the highlands of Bolivia with my mother. We were overwhelmed by the Andes and the culture here.

Dreamily, on the first day, I waddled through the streets of Arequipa and felt comfortable right from the start.

After three days in Arequipa, we went to the northern Colca Valley, a 3-day trip.

Now back in Arequipa, we are planning our journey to Huaraz, the epicenter of mountaineering in Peru. We are excited...