Stayed in a nice place last night and paid for it but it was worth it. Got up at the normal 7 am and had breakfast for the first time on our trip. Traveled to the border and took 2.5 hours getting through, with very little Spanish. The last guy that we dealt with could speak English well, but it was his job. After that we headed north to Moqueque, then Arequipa. Thats where we are now. Saw lots more sand of different colors and types. Today it reminded me of the Badlands of Drumbheller or South Dakota, but a lot badder. These deserts are huge and you get through one and then theres another. We got a giggle on one part coming down a valley and back up. The road was new pavement and lots of twisties. Best road yet.
Michael and I both feel the Peruians seem to be a little friendlier. Seams like Peru is a little cleaner. Chile had lots of litter on the sides of the roads, lots and lots of drink bottles. Why can´t they recycle?
We are staying in a hostel in the industrial area tonight so that we had to take a taxi into town. Michael´s first experience with crazy taxi drivers. He was amazed. Hostel cost 50 soles or about $18, so we can´t complain about no internet.
Right now we are in the central plaza of Arequipa. Streets radiating out from it are a shoppers heaven. These streets are very clean. Had pizza a a Peruvian Pizza joint and it was great. Large pizza cost 33 soles or about $11 dollars.
Not sure how far we will go tomorrow but will be seeing the Nazca Lines. Cool Heh!
Adios amigos
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