Santa Cruz Hike

With a week left in Peru we went on a 4-day hike in the Cordillera Blanca near Huarraz. Note: all mountain peaks in the following photos are at or around 6000m.

The drive to the start of the trail took about 7 hours in packed collectivos.


Classic porridge breakfast. Check out the bags under Julian`s eyes and my crazy eyes. Lack of oxygen works in funny ways.


Second day was raining. Laugh at the bright orange cover all you will, it helped some lost Danes regain the trail.


After climbing mas o menos 1200m to cross the pass at 4750m. A little tired.


Second night`s camp with fellow hikers Nigel and Julie. We were surrounding by about 6 peaks. Suffice to say it was a stellar spot.


Sunset at second night`s camp.


Third day.


Third day.

Side trip to a climber`s base camp at 3500m.

So many mountains.