Torre Torre

Our last weekend in Peru, I can't believe how much time has flown. Luckily I'm with some people who REALLY like to hike, so what did we do? We went for a hike! But this time by ourselves which means Jacqui can "take a lot of pictures" (read: stop walking and find oxygen). and hiking may actually be growing on her just in time for Machu Picchu!

In all honesty, there is a really cool rock formation just a couple of miles from where we're staying. It's like the red rocks of Peru and because Peruvians don't believe in those pesky environmental laws, you can climb all over them! We hiked for almost five hours, weaving our way through a labyrinth of delicate sandstone towers and dry riverbeds.

To get to Torre Torre from Huancayo, we walked to the edge of the city (goodbye paved roads!). There is an interesting shift in the outskirts of town. Housing materials change from concrete and glass to mud brick and corrugated metal.  In 30 short minutes, the chaos of the city gives way to quiet country living. (end Jacqui's waxing poetic)


We made it all the way to the top

We also discovered that Father's Day is a week early here, so we celebrated Peruvian Father's Day by e-mailing our padres some sweet pics from the hike.

 

We also have a sweet album online with lots more pics!

Picassa Web Album