we´re in arequipa, peru. did you know that arequipa is also called the white city? interestingly, when the spanish took it from the incas, they tore down their temples and erected beautifully ornate cathedrals and other colonial buildings from sillar stone. sillar stone is white volanic stone that glows in the sun, which earned the city it´s nickname. fascinating.
today we have a full day planned of samping the delicious arequipenan food, and strolling amongst and through the narrow colonial and pre-colombian streets.
tomorrow, it´s off to puno, where we´ll navigate the world´s highest navigable lake and do epic battle with altitude sickness.
hasta luego.
11 months ago
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You guys are in Chicago? Ohh wait, that White City was demolished over a 100 years ago. In any event, enjoy.
We are enjoying keeping up with your travels this way.
What did you have to eat in Arequipo? How was it? Dad
Excuse me. Arequipa.
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