In 2010 we stayed in Arequipa for one week at the Los Andes Bed & Breakfast. This time we walked into Los Andes without a reservation. "I'm sorry but we are full" said the man at reception, the same man who had checked us in in the middle of the night in 2010. We had a pleasant conversation, then went next door, ie, can see the Los Andes wi-fi signal, to Mango Hostel B&B.
In 2020 we have just one night in Arequipa, not 2 or 3 as originally planned, having used extra days for the festival in Chivay. Just enough time to walk around the Plaza and do some shopping as there's still some empty space in my bag.
I sat in the front seat of the collectivo van on the road from Chivay to Arequipa.
A view of Misti, the volcano that looms over Arequipa.
Lots of trucks headed to and from the mines.
Spiffy blue locomotives and gray ore cars, headed to/from the mines.
We arrived in Arequipa on Dec 8; the city center is decorated and lit up for Christmas.
The full moon behind the church steeple.
The next day, we made a stop at Mercado San Camilo and had lunch at Omphalos vegetarian restaurant before heading to the airport.
So long Peru. We'll be back. Hasta luego Perú. Estaremos de vuelta.
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