Huaraz

Back in the mountains in a town called Huaraz. It´s in a valley at 3000m altitude next to the Cordillera Blanca (an andean mountain range). We checked in to a family run hostel next to Cafe Andino, which does excellent coffee. There seems to be a parrot on our roof that shouts ¨Hola¨and wolf whistles when you walk past.

The town is in really beautiful surroundings with mountains towering over the buildings. It is the climbing hub of Peru with several cafes with indoor walls. Went to one and did some bouldering but still out of breath really quickly from the altitude.

There seem to be lots of protests going on here. Big parades with banners and people shouting. Don´t know what they are protesting about but they seem pretty angry. In the square is a lady with a llama with sunglasses on. I would have taken a photo but I know she would charge me lol. Might try sneak one in. Sunsets are really good here.

Need to find some people to do a climb with. Have been mailing a guy from the UK who was looking for a mountaineering partner on the UK climbing forums. Hopefully this should pan out OK.