I bloody love a sunset - Montanita, Ecuador

02.01.13

We spent New Year in Montanita which was absolutely loco. Surfers all take to the water at midnight, fireworks are lit and paper mache sculptures are burnt. It was definitely a NY I will never forget. 

We spent a few days on the beach watching the surfers do their thing. We were usually too hungover to have a go, woops. 

Chan Chan, Trujillo - Peru

23.12.12 

Built around AD 1300 this site once formed the largest pre-Colombian city in the Americas. At the height of the Chimu empire, Chan Chan contained over 10,000 structures. The Incas conquered the Chimu around 1460. 

The muddy walls cover approximately 20km, it´s incredible how well still intact they are. 

Huaraz, Lake 69 Trek - Peru

18.12.12 

My amigo Sam and I decided on trekking to ´Laguna 69´, set amongst the Cordillera Blanca over 4000m high. 

After we were given extremely basic directions we set out on our 3 hour trek to the lake. Luckily we spotted a tour group and followed them most of the way, otherwise we would have gotten completely lost! The trek was tough in this altitude and we also had to jump a few rivers along the way.

The lake was the most incredible colour but unfortunately far too cold to take a dip. After 20 minutes of so, the weather changed entirely and began hailing. I made a speedy, downhill escape  back to the trees. 

Huacahina, Ica, Peru

13.12.12

Miles of sandy dunes surround this small natural lake in ´Huacahina,´nick-named the ´Oasis of America´. It´s such a relaxing place, I could have stayed for days.

 A group of us hired a sand buggy along with a driver and sped over the dunes, which are around a hundred feet high. It was so much fun but unfortunately way to bumpy and sandy to bring the camera along. We also had a go at the sand boards, the baby slope was enough for me!

Salt Flats, Uyuni

08.12.12

We spent three days in our jeep visiting Salar de Uyuni, Laguna Colorada, Sol de Manana and Laguna Verde. The landscape was so different and diverse it was like driving through different worlds, with each having their own piece of magic. Even our hotel was made of Salt!

Oruro, Bolivia

07.12.12

I luckily managed to get one of four trains per week from Oruro south to Uyuni. The service includes meals, videos and fancy fine dining. This is a sure better way to travel in Bolivia than the not so reliable buses.

Isla Del Sol, Bolivia

Piglets! Hello.

28.11.12

Isla Del Sol ( Island of the Sun ) is the birthplace of the sun and Inca mythology. We spent three hours in the North of the Island visiting the ruins and then caught a boat to the South of the Island. This is a tranquil, beautiful Island with glistening waters and white, sandy beaches.