From August 10-12, Sandy and Gloria
accompanied a team from England
to see the work of the Anglican Church
in the Colca Canyon, 6 hours from Arequipa.
As we leave Arequipa, the back side of
Misti looks much less cone shaped,
but it is still a formidable volcano!
Vicunas are prevalent in this region.
Their wool is the highest priced of all
the animals that grow in the wild here.
Wow, many different colors of
llamas and alpacas!
What an adorable little two-week old alpaca!
As we get further away from Arequipa
the canyons become more pronounced.
The top of the pass is an incredible
16,000 feet!
Coming down the pass into Chivay, a breath-taking ride.
As the regional center, Chivay has a
bustling shopping area.
A typical mode of transportation in Chivay.
As we drive out of Chivay towards
Cabanaconde, the valleys become deeper.
And the mountains become steeper!
We approach the village of Cabanaconde,
on the edge of the Colca Canyon
in a beautiful setting.
The Anglican mission in Cabanaconde.
Inside the mission - we loved the simplicity.
With the British team we hike to an overlook.
Small pueblos nestle on the steep
mountainsides of the Colca Canyon.
The priest and deacon of the mission
trek to them to spread
the Good News of Jesus Christ.
With Alejandro Mesco,
the priest of the mission.
What a heart for the Lord
and for the people this man has!
Burros are plentiful as pack animals.
A woman waits for sheep to pass along a typical
street...and they continue on.
Open air markets are seen everywhere.
We get to see firsthand an artisan
embroidering the freehand Colca style
sold all over Peru in craft shops.
Padre Alejandro prays with an
elderly man in the town square.
elderly man in the town square.
On our return trip, we stop at the "Cruz del Condor"
where these magnificent birds are frequently seen.
With wing spans of up to 3 meters, they
are awe-inspiring as they swoop on the
wind gusts of the Colca Canyon.
On this trip, we were fortunate to see 18 condors!
Back in the bus, we are often delayed
by local herds of sheep and goats.
And one lady, with an eagle perched
on her head, allows us to take her
picture with her animals.
Fertile farmland is throughout the area.
Almost home! The back side of Chichani
looks very different, however, than
viewing it from our apartment in Arequipa.
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