Statue of St Francis with llama
Preparing to leave the Gran Hotel, Chiquian
The bus is unloaded at Llamac
Camping on the football pitch, Llamac
Pre-Inca burials, above Llamac
Sunlit pampas grass, Rio Llamac
Limestone crags line the valley
Walking along the mine road
Looking back towards Llamac
Amazing limestone formations
Ninashanca (5607m) and Rondoy (5879m)
Campsite, Cuartelwain (4150m)
Looking back down to the campsite
Cacanampunta pass (4650m)
Minerals and hot springs are in evidence
Campsite with a view - Jirishanca (6094m), Rondoy (5879m)and Ninashanca (5607m)
Laguna Mitucocha below Jirishanca
Jirishanca (6094m)
A frosty start to the day
The east face of Siula Grande (6344m)
Guio, Mr Rosselino and Pepe pose at Carhuac pass (4600m)
Jirishanca (left), Jirishanca Chico (5445m) just visibleabove crags on the right.
Yerupaja Chico (6121m) with "ice cube"
Approaching the campsite, Laguna Carhuacocha
Sunrise, Laguna Carhuacocha. Yerupaja (6634m)and Yerupaja Chico (6121m)reflected.
Yerupaja (6634m)sunrise
More erly morning reflections, Laguna Carhuacocha
Early cloud obscures Jirishanca and Jirishanca Chico
Reflections, Laguna Carhuacocha
Glacial lake below Siula Grande & Carnicero
Glacial lake
View from our tent, sunrise. Yerupaja Grande, Yerupaja Chico, Jirishanca Grande
Strange plants in the open valley
Pretty flowers
Wonderful scenery as we make our way to the campsite
The campsite is almost lost in the landscape
Approaching our lunch spot near Laguna Viconga
Local children are always on hand to ask for caramelos
Low water levels in Laguna Viconga
Lots of hairy cacti around these parts
Relaxing in the hot tub
Carolyn horsing around
A cold morning following overnight snow
But help is at hand. A hot cup of tea ....
... and a bowl of hot(ish) water !
Snowy camp scene (complete with snowman)
Cuyoc (5450m)
Snowy cornice on Cuyoc
Cuyoc seen from the approach to our highest pass, Punta Cuyoc (5030m)
"Extreme belly-dancing" at 5030 metres!
"Elephant Rock", Guanacpatay valley
Nice asses
Breaking camp
Lupins line the path
Rio Huayllapa, Sarapococha valley
Looking back down the Sarapocoha valley
Nearing our campsite, Carnicero(5960m) ahead
Unidentified flowers
At Joe Simpson's basecamp
A gloomy lanscape
And to the right we should be able to see the west face of Siula Grande ....
The glacier deposits it's load into the lake
The donkeys head back down the valley
An opportunity for shopping in Huayllapa
Feeling small after a long ascent
Approaching the campsite at Huantiac
Reflections
Expansive mountain views
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Looking back down the valley, approaching Punta Tapush
Susococha lake
Our campsite in Ancocancha valley
Campsite from the other side of the valley
Low cloud as we make our way to Yaucha pass
Yaucha Pass (4800m)
Heading up to Yaucha summit (4990m)
Carolyn at the summit. Shame about the clouds ...
An easy descent from the summit ...
... is followed by a bit of a scramble
Is this Rasac (6040m) ??
Looking up the valley to Laguna Jahuacocha and the mountains beyond (note our campsite, bottom left)
Making our way down into the valley
View from our tent - two lakes, Rondoy (5870m), and Jirishanca (6094m)
Early morning mist rises from the lake
The sun rises behind the mountains
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Sun hits the camp
Laguna Jahuacocha, looking back towards the campsite
Rocky outcrop with sunlit plants. Rondoy provides a pleasing backdrop
More reflections on Jahuacocha
Laguna Salteracocha from the moraine
Plenty of veggies for the Pacha Manca
Plenty of meat, too !
Add a few reeds to provide moisture ...
... then cover with earth and leave for 40 minutes
Not a bad spot for a slap-up lunch
Guys, you really did us proud - but steady with those Pisco Sours
Negotiating the stepping stones
Early morning walk along the lake
A last look back
Stunning views of the glacier
Steve and Guio pose at Sambunya Pass ((4750m). Ninashanka and Rondoy behind.
Pepa, Carolyn and Guio
The final descent begins
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Amazing limestone formations as we leave the high mountains
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The final camp comes into view ...
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The last sunset at Matacancha camp
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Church viewed from the town square, Huallanca
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Classy accommodation, Huallanca
Lunch stop at lake ???
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Celebrating the arrival of Spring, Huaraz
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Dancer, Huaraz
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????? cathedral, Lima
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Ornate balconies, Lima
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Stained-glass dome, Hotel Grande (?), Lima