Arequipa, Peru
We arrived in Arequipa at dawn in the rain. This colonial desert metropolis is at the base of the snow-capped volcanoes Misti and Chachani. Here we found fountain plazas with huge palms and bougainvillea, colorful intimate streets, very friendly people, perfectly preserved mummies, and spicy food. And it is a photographer's paradise, a very beautiful place. We were all sad that we had such a short time to visit. From the bus station we traveled into the city c...