A 5am start today which was not too much of an effort as we had made our excuses early last night and managed to avoid the communal dinner in the only restaurant in town that sold food for the sort of prices you would only usually pay in Knightsbridge. Obviously our guide was incredibly disappointed that we would not be joining in the group festivities and tried his best to persuade us otherwise – not at all concerned about the commission he was missing out on.
We continued into the Canyon stopping along the way at various villages (to be regaled with overpriced tourist tat) and viewpoints – which were fantastic. The day finished with a trek to watch condors in flight, but they were so far away they could have been sparrows.
Another ten hour overnight bus ride but this one was the best by far with the company stewardess even informing the passengers that it was illegal not to wear a seat belt on a bus in Peru – which was ironic as this was the first time I had seen a bloody seat-belt let alone been told to use one.
Sud América Gut Rot League © – I tried two new beers over the last couple of days. the first Arequipa was of such poor quality that it failed to make the top five. The second was a home brew that I stumbled upon in a restaurant, if the dark purple colour was not enough to put you off, then the smell certainly would have, I am not sure this would make a top 500.
1. Cristal
2. Pilsen Polar
3. Franca
4. Cusqueña Negra
5. Conquer
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