Peru and Bolivia-Summer 2010-CH

After we flew into Lima, our first stop was the Huacachina Oasis in Peru. We got there at night and asked about transportation to the sand dunes which were apparently everywhere around us we just couldn't see it. We didn't understand that it was literally a lake and some trees in the middle of sand dunes.   We went sandboarding which was actually us falling on our faces repeatedly without going anywhere for more than 5 seconds.  We decided we needed some more excitement and switched our sandboards for dune buggies. Of course you can't go to Peru with out seeing Machu Picchu. We chose the 5 day Salkantay to Machu Picchu trek with some Wayna Picchu. And since we are totally gluttons for punishment we hiked down Colca canyon 13,650 feet deep. At the bottom there was a freezing cold pool and very few people. We swam and then began the hike up a little short on water. We were greeted by a huge parade and festival in Cabanaconde. We danced to the drums and the fireworks (which were being shot off a little close for comfort). Copacabana Titicaca. Isla del sol. Border crossing. La paz.. Uyuni salt flats