Arrival in Arequipa

After 24 hours of coach travel from Huaraz to Lima (7 hours, 400km) and Lima to Arequipa (17 hours, 1014km) we have arrived in the beautiful town of Arequipa, Peru's second city. After some interesting taxi antics we have arrived at the hostel and are preparing for the move to Coropuna (6425m). Logistics (transport and food) have been arranged so the plan for the next 5 days is as follows:

Tue 13 May 14 – Administration

Wed 14 May 14 – Move to base camp

Thu 15 May 14 – Move to high camp (5500m)
Fri 16 May 14 – Attempt Coropuna (6425m)
Sat 17 May 14 – (TBC) return from Coropuna.

The weather is looking good, so fingers crossed for success.

 

12 soldiers and 24 large grip bags and bergens = a very full collectivo. The bus just about to leave the hostel in Huaraz, luckily this was only a 30-minute trip to the main bus station.