October 13, 2005
Day 15

I got up early again because of the noise. When I looked across the room, Morad wasn't there. Then I sat up and see him sleeping on the floor with his sleeping bag. "Bedbugs," was his response. "They must have been in my sheets. I'm bitten from head to… Read More: Seeing the Lines »

October 12, 2005
Day 14

This was a travel day. I got up early because there was so much noise. Every morning here there are barking dogs, honking horns, and Cock-a-doodle-doing roosters. This begins at sunrise, so it has been very difficult for me to get enough sleep lately. It's a very noisy culture.

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October 11, 2005
Day 13

I had to get up early again today for another touristy event, but it was well worthwhile. At 7:30 AM, I left the hostel with Miki from Israel, Yuna from Holland, and Morad to go to the Islas Ballestas. Sometimes known as "the poor man's Galapagos,"… Read More: Islas Ballestas and Reserva Nacional »

October 10, 2005
Day 12

The overnight bus out of Huaraz was rough, as usual. In the first hour, we went all the way down the side of a mountain to sea level. Every minute or so, I would start to fall asleep but the bus would make a sharp turn and wake me… Read More: Catching Up In Pisco »

October 9, 2005
Day 11

After waking up late today, I had to get all of my stuff together in preparation for leaving Huaraz. I had been in the area for over a week, so naturally everything of mine was in a big mess, and getting it organized took a few hours. Next, I… Read More: Goodbye to Huaraz »

October 8, 2005
Day 10

I got up early again today to go to the Chavin Ruins. The bus terminal was very chaotic, which is the standard here. Different people kept telling me to wait before going to the other side of the terminal and frantically talking to other employees. I paid for a… Read More: Visit to the Chavin Ruins »