Day 6
31st May 2013
A full day of travel awaits as we continue south to the town of Arequipa.
Peru’s second most important city after Lima, Arequipa maintains a traditional colonial style and more laid back pace in comparison with the capital. Sitting at 2325 m (7626 ft) above sea level and surrounded by the Andes mountains, this delightful colonial town is well worth a visit. Arequipa was built from a very light coloured volcanic rock called sillar, so older buildings dazzle in the sun, giving the city its nickname, “the White City.” The main plaza with its cafés and nearby cathedral is a top draw for visitors.

We leave Nazca and start our long journey to Arequipa. The journey itself takes about 12 hours, some of which is along windy mountain roads with hair pin bends and shear drops. In Peru it's seems normal to overtake on a blind bend even in a coach lol. We stop for lunch and I order the deep fried shrimp which a local speciality, however what I didn't know was that the battered them and fried them complete with legs and claws. But much to my surprise its very nice. We arrive at our hotel around 20:30 and Paco, the girls and myself head out into town and get a pizza. After we decide to go to a bar for a Pisco sour and end up in a lively local bar/club. After 2 very strong Pisco sours we head back to the hotel just before midnight. I will sleep very well tonight!!!