Mmmmmmmmáncora!

We got into Máncora on Wednesday after an 18hr, overnight bus ride from Lima. The trip wasn’t as bad as it sounds. First off, they showed a good movie. We watched Speed Racer. I liked it’s sparkle. (The movie was directed by the same people who did The Matrix, so you get the idea.) Then [...]

Sinking car on Huanchaco Beach.

We ran into this scene the morning after camping on the beach last weekend. As we walked up to the group of people, I thought there might be a beached whale or something. But no, it was a sinking, wrecked SUV.

I didn’t get an explanation as to why the car was there, although I’m [...]

Old dog on Huanchaco beach.

I braved the somewhat chilly weather the other day to sit on the beach with my iPod, a camp chair and a thermos of coffee and Bailey’s. I met this old dog, who was looking for something to eat.
He had two huge growths on his belly that looked like they were [...]

Beachwear under there?

Since my swimsuit, almost all of my tank tops, and my sandals were in my backpack that was stolen, I came to Huanchaco seriously unprepared for the beach and sunny weather.
My sister is bringing down some replacements, but in the mean time last week I laid out in my underwear and one of my remaining [...]

New digs in Huanchaco.

We’re hitting the road again this week with my sister!! In the mean time, I have some posts for you about our new home base, Huanchacho.
We very easily found a great two room apartment-style hotel room to rent for the next couple of months. There are a LOT of monthly rentals available here in Huanchaco. [...]