Chachapoyas and the way to Gocta Falls (4/?)

Catarata de Gocta, Chachapoyas, Perú

Você sabia que existem dois Amazonas na Amazônia? Ou três?

Você sabia que existem dois Amazonas na Amazônia? Ou três?

A Amazônia está presente no território de nove países na América do Sul e muitos termos e nomes acabam sendo parecidos. No Brasil sabe-se que o maior Estado em extensão territorial é o Amazonas, na Região Norte, e que abriga boa parte da floresta tropical. Portal Amazônia – 06/12/2021 Área com destaque em vermelho representa o Amazonas brasileiro. Google Maps Maior Estado brasileiro, possui…

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Retablo del Bicentenario~❤✨

Long time since I posted some stuff here. I made two drawings for Peru’s Independence Day~ (28th of July).

The 1rst one is from last year because it was the Bicentenary ot the Independence of Peru. And I wanted to draw Miguel with a Retablo ayacuchano.

And the 2nd is from yesterday, is the open version of that Retablo, representing the Traditional Geographic Regions of Peru.

The elements in the drawings:

Coast Featuring: The God Kon and 2 bird Nazca Lines flying, Chan Chan archaeological site, a Caballito de Totora, Peruvian Paso Horse, a Peruvian Hairless dog and some amancaes flowers.

Mountains Featuring: An Amaru, Inti, Cool Llama, Machu Picchu and Cantuta flowers.

Jungle Featuring: Gocta Cataracts, Kuelap, an Andean Cock of the Rock, an Otorongo, a Marvellous spatuletail hummingbird, and an orchid (Phragmipedium kovachii).

¡Felices fiestas patrias atrasadas! Te amo Perú ❤

Mesdames et messieurs, aujourd'hui, je vous invite à visiter les chutes de Gocta avec moi !

Vous trouvez qu'elles sont loin sur cette photo ? Croyez moi, bien plus que vous ne l'imaginez ... Première étape de la journée : grimper au village de San Pablo.

Ce qui était censé être une promenade de santé (plus exactement, une sortie à dos de Tuk tuk) se transforme en première partie de randonnée, puisqu'à cause de travaux sur la route, la circulation est fermée pour aujourd'hui... On commence donc par 4km et 500m de dénivelé imprévus, bim ! Heureusement, la vue est superbe.

Une fois là haut, c'est parti pour la première cascade ! Et donc ... 6km et bien 500m de dénivelé en plus.

Sur le chemin, je croise une quantité de papillons astronomique, notamment un qui n'a pas compris que les couleurs se mettaient à l'intérieur normalement ! (Il est noir et bleu quand il ouvre les ailes) Je l'avais déjà vu avant, mais je n'avais pas réussi à le prendre en photo, je suis contente !

Arrivée donc à la première cascade, magnifique, je suis toujours impressionnée par la verdure qui peut les entourer ! Et pour l'instant, je n'ai croisé presque personne, je profite des pépiements d'oiseaux et des chants des cigales, et en bonus le soleil s'est caché donc il fait bon sans griller sur place comme une crevette à la plancha ❣️

Le temps passant mine de rien très vite, je redescends dans la vallée, pour remonter sur la seconde cascade. Au total, les deux cumulées font plus de 700m de haut quand même !

La descente est sacrément raide, je suis contente de ne pas avoir fait le circuit dans l'autre sens ... Et en bas, je commence à retrouver des gens (brrr)... Ce qui a l'avantage de permettre de faire des photos de Touille en entier hehe

A cause du contrejour, la cascade du bas (enfin, du bas, c'est trompeur, il a fallu remonter après avoir atteint le fleuve, bien sûr...) est impossible à prendre en photo, tant pis ! Vous voyez derrière moi que la roche fait des tout petits plis très fins, on dirait presque les pages d'un livre, c'est assez impressionnant.

Puis c'est l'heure de rentrer, mes jambes commencent à en avoir ras la coiffe, j'espère que ce sera à peu près plat... C'est beau l'espoir, toute la fin (5km quand même) ou presque est en grimpette ! On sort petit à petit des arbres, la vue se dégage, et j'ai une très belle luminosité pour finir le dernier kilomètre 🥰

En résumé, une journée absolument magnifique, je suis enchantée , mais j'ai fait plus de 20km et je crois plus de 1500m de dénivelé (ça me paraît beaucoup, j'ai l'impression d'avoir avalé ça trop "facilement", mais c'est ce que disent les relevés topo...), je suis un peu sur les rotules !! Je vois quand même bien la différence entre il y a six mois et aujourd'hui 🥰

International WaterFall Day

International Waterfall Day is celebrated every year on June 16 to celebrate these magnificent and scenic beauties. Waterfalls are found all around the world and are incredibly important to the local communities living around them. The cascade of water is not just a wonder for the eyes but they also have a majestic quality to them that’s indescribable. Imagine trekking for miles, drenched in sweat and beaten down by the sun, only to finally walk through a clearing and look up at the sky to see what looks like water pouring from the heavens.

History of International WaterFall Day

A waterfall is usually defined as a point in a river where the water flows over a steep drop. As there are many types and methods used to classify waterfalls, what constitutes a waterfall continues to be debated. Despite being such an important part of human lives and history, waterfalls have not been very much researched, although Alexander von Humboldt did write about them in the 1820s. There is no name for the specific field of researching waterfalls but it is popular to describe studying waterfalls as ’waterfallology.’

European explorers used to document the waterfalls they came across. In 1493, Christopher Columbus wrote about Carbet Falls in Guadeloupe, which could be the first waterfall Europeans recorded seeing in the Americas. However, Geographer Brian J. Hudson suggests that it was uncommon to specifically name waterfalls until the 18th century.

This trend of, specifically, Europeans naming waterfalls is following people’s increased scientific focus on nature at the time, the rise of Romanticism, and the increased importance of hydropower due to the Industrial Revolution. However, European explorers would often ignore the names native peoples had originally given these waterfalls in favor of a more ’European’ name. For example, Scottish physician and explorer David Livingstone named Victoria Falls after Queen Victoria, even though it was already known as Mosi-oa-Tunya by the people native to the area.

Waterfall exploration continues to this day. Waterfalls are visited by people in droves mainly because they make great tourist sites; it is not just because they are beautiful, but also because they are relatively uncommon.

International WaterFall Day timeline

Late 1600sNiagara and Saint Anthony Falls

Belgian missionary Louis Hennepin visits North America and provides early descriptions of the Niagara Falls and Saint Anthony Falls.

1884“Waterfallology”

Geologist William Morris Davis, known as the "father of American geography," writes and publishes an early paper on waterfalls.

November 16, 1933Jimmy Angel Spots the Angel Falls

American aviator Jimmy Angel flies over the waterfall now known as Angel Falls, while on a flight searching for a valuable ore bed.

March 9, 2006The Exploration Continues

The Gocta Cataracts,  a perennial waterfall with two drops located in Bongara, Peru, is first announced to the world.

International WaterFall Day FAQs

How do you survive falling over a waterfall?

Jumping off a waterfall is dangerous and can be fatal. However, if you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of tripping over one, these steps might help: Take a deep breath while you’re still in the air; go over the falls feet first and jump out and away from the edge; cover your head with your arms; start swimming as soon as you hit the water to avoid hitting the rocks at the bottom and continue downstream, away from the falls.

What are the most popular waterfalls?

Waterfalls found on all continents serve as popular tourist sites. Some of the famous ones in the world are Niagara Falls, Victoria Falls, Angel Falls, Yosemite Falls, Jog Falls, Iguazu Falls, and Sutherland Falls, among others.

How are waterfalls formed?

Waterfalls are formed when the riverbed suddenly changes from soft to hard rock. Rapids are created where a fast-flowing river cuts quickly downward through a bed of hard and soft rocks. The quicker erosion of the soft rock beneath the hard rock results in the hard rock to be elevated above the stream bed.  Afterward, a vertical drop will eventually (after many, many years) begin to form as more of the soft rock gets eroded.

International WaterFall Day Activities

Visit a waterfall

Admire them from home

Explore exotic places

Fill up your car and drive to your nearest waterfall for a lovely day out. Make a picnic out of it by inviting your friends and family!

Appreciate the beauty of waterfalls from the comfort of your home by hanging their pictures around your house and watching tourism videos on YouTube. Post pictures on your social media to share these wondrous sites with your friends.

Visit other places if you can’t make a trip to a waterfall. Use this day as an opportunity to satisfy your wanderlust and appease the travel-hungry explorer in you!

5 Facts About Waterfalls That Will Blow Your Mind

Angel Falls is extremely tall

There are thousands of waterfalls worldwide

Niagara Falls is very clean

They can be loud

They can  freeze over

Venezuela’s Angel Falls is the world's longest waterfall at 3,212 feet, with the water turning into mist before it hits the base of the waterfall.

There are still many waterfalls in the world that have yet to be recorded and named, leaving the list of waterfalls in the World Waterfall Database to be incomplete.

The water in Niagara Falls is so clean that it can even be used as drinking water.

The roar from the famous Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe is so loud that it can be heard from 25 miles away.

Some waterfalls freeze for at least part of the year,  leaving mountaineers able to climb them to practice and test their skills.

Why We Love International WaterFall Day

They’re beautiful

They have religious significance

They’re important sources of power

Waterfalls are popular tourist sites for a reason. They’re beautiful and can have an amazing de-stressing and calming effect on you. Who wouldn’t want to visit a place like that?

People in different cultures also attach religious significance to waterfalls in their regions. ‘Misogi,’ which means ‘water cleansing’ in Japanese, is a popular Shinto practice in Japan where people stand under a waterfall to purify their souls.

Hydroelectricity can be generated from naturally existing waterfalls, although most hydroelectric plants generate water from man-made falls. They are made by building dams, thus restricting the natural flow of the river into channels where the water can power turbines.

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Cuatro lugares bellísimos y no tan explorados para conocer en América del Sur: 1. Caño Cristales, Colombia 2. Cataratas del Gocta, Perú 3. Pantanal, Paraguay 4. Tepuy Roraima, Venezuela

We were lucky enough to witness how a flash flood transformed the Gocta Falls in northern Peru in seconds. It is truly unforgettable, the power of mother nature! (24 Jan 2020).

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Gocta Falls, Amazonas Perú👍

Chachapoyas and the way to Gocta Falls (5/?)

My media this week (11-17 Sep 2022)

[that's the mood, besties]

📚 STUFF I READ 📚

😍 Thin Blue Flame (Roll On #3) (jaxington) - 174K - Bucky's POV and the continuation & resolution of their story - I cannot stress how incredible this series is.

😍 👂‍ All Life is Yours to Miss (Saras_Girl) - Drarry, 114K - Draco-centric, very slow burn - featuring Stanley the wedgewood-patterned mint beetle whom I love very much

😍 Slippery Creatures (The Will Darling Adventures #1) (KJ Charles, author; Cornell Collins, narrator) - Will "that's my emotional support trench knife" Darling meets Kim "slippery bin fox" Secretan, there's a secret criminal society and shenanigans

😍 A Certain Type (ann_anotherthing) - Steddie, 54K - fabulous canon-divergent AU with a 25 year time jump and a 2nd chance romance - shedloads of angsty angst with a happy ending, incredible illustrations

🥰 Sailor's Delight (Rose Lerner) - RL is one of my fave historical romance writers: low angst, delightful, incredibly well researched with "lovingly crafted artisanal dick jokes".

💖💖 +253K of shorter fic so shout out to these I really loved 💖💖

say the word (& I'll be your renaissance man) (liadan14) - The Old Guard: Kaysanova, 19K - excellent modern no-powers AU with instagram fitness model Joe and baker Nicky

Are You Aware, Wolf? (leveragehunters (Monkeygreen)) - MCU: Stucky, 12K - anything by leveragehunters is incredible and that includes this charming story about bibliophilic newbie werewolf!bucky & vamp!steve

your body is an anchor (Ark) - The Sandman: Dreamling, 6K - this is 100% my gateway story for this ship

Carnations and Lighthouses (BerityBaker) - OFMD: BlackBonnet, 26K - modern florist/tattooist AU - I love how everyone writing these unanimously decided to make stede the tattooist and ed the florist

blooming through the cracks (dreamtiwasanarchitect) - The Old Guard: Kaysanova, 28K - another excellent modern no-powers AU with some very realistic chronic pain/chronic illness stuff

[podfic] Sunday Afternoon (ishouldbesleepingrightnow, author; thatsmysecret, narrator) - MCU: Stucky, >1K - great podfic of a very short and sweet but absolutely filthy little ficlet

📺 STUFF I WATCHED 📺

Harley Quinn - s3, e10 - I'm so relieved and delighted that there's going to be a season 4, because my girl, she is GROWING

🎧 PODCASTS 🎧

Twenty Thousand Hertz+ - Tokyo Rose

99% Invisible #506 - Monumental Diplomacy

Shedunnit Book Club - The Elusive Agatha Christie

Ologies with Alie Ward - Oreamnology (MOUNTAIN GOATS ARE NOT GOATS) with Julie Cunningham

The Atlas Obscura Podcast - Elmina Castle

You're Dead To Me - Medieval Animals

The Atlas Obscura Podcast - Fairhaven Historic Markers

The Atlas Obscura Podcast - Growing the Atlas

It's Been a Minute - The game has changed for D&D and 'A League of Their Own'

Vibe Check - That’s Some Harry Potter Sh!t

99% Invisible #507 - Search and Ye Might Find

The Atlas Obscura Podcast - Chapel Creek Ranch

Switched on Pop - Invasion of the Vibe Snatchers

Into It: A Vulture Podcast with Sam Sanders - Finding Your 'Inner White Girl' in 'A Strange Loop' (Plus: We Discuss 'Don't Worry Darling' Drama)

The Atlas Obscura Podcast - Grittiness and Romanticism in New York and Paris

Into It: A Vulture Podcast with Sam Sanders - Black Hobbits and the Whiteness of Fantasy (Plus: What Are Abbi Jacobson and Chanté Adams Into?)

You're Dead To Me - The History of Timekeeping

Ologies with Alie Ward - Geology (ROCKS) with Schmitty Thompson

Twenty Thousand Hertz+ - MicroHertz #6: Unsolved Sonic Mysteries

Richmond Til We Die: A Ted Lasso Podcast - The Hidden Cost of Blazing Your Own Trail (with USWNT legend Briana Scurry)

One Year - 1986: Herschel vs. the Blubber Busters

The Atlas Obscura Podcast - Gocta Waterfalls

It's Been a Minute - Who needs the monarchy? Plus, why gray floors and barn doors are everywhere

You're Dead To Me - Ibn Battuta

You're Dead To Me - The History of Fandom, 1700-1900

🎶 MUSIC 🎶

Chill Mix 1

Shaun Cassidy

"Beach Baby" [First Class] radio

R&B Radio • Workout station

"Heartbeat It's A Love Beat (feat. Tony DeFranco)" [The DeFranco Family] radio

DISCO [Kylie Minogue]

Presenting Kylie Minogue

Presenting Sugababes

Presenting Spice Girls

'90s One-Hit Wonders

13 Best Things to do in Peru

In South America, discover a fascinating destination that speaks to travelers' imaginations: Peru!  A true land of contrasts, Peru reveals panoramas as enchanting as they are varied, from the sand dunes to the snow-capped mountains of the Andes Cordilleras, passing through the verdant jungle of the Amazon. We love traveling through Peru.  The landscapes, the people and the history all combine to give the traveler an incredible experience.  Imagine climbing the mountain behind Machu Picchu and then heading down the Amazon in a dug-out canoe.  You can do all of this and more.  Here are the 13 best things to do in Peru.

Sitting on top of Huayna Picchu in Peru looking down on Machu Picchu - Machu Picchu Machu Picchu is one of the new 7 wonders of the world. This major Inca site can be reached by train from Cuzco or Ollantaytambo, thanks to a several-day hike along the Inca Trail, or by an easy walk from Hidroelectrica. Very early in the morning, climb the steps in the mist that dissipates and reach the Porte du Soleil. Here, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of these majestic ruins. The emotion is guaranteed! The most interesting thing will be to visit the ascent of Huayna Picchu mountain to discover the site from another angle.   - Vinikunka Colorful Mountain Those who come to visit Peru to discover its fantastic landscapes will make a detour to the Vinikunka mountain, also nicknamed "the mountain of seven colors." Admittedly, the trek requires being in good physical shape and not suffering from altitude sickness, but the sight on arrival is really worth it. The amazed travellers discover a fabulous, variegated picture, resulting from the accumulated sediments of different colors in the rock.   - Caral Caral is the oldest city on the American continent. Its huge complex was built almost 5,000 years ago, including amphitheaters, pyramids and other adobe structures. You can be reached there in a day from Lima. Treat yourself to the services of a guide to learn more about the Caral civilization.   - Huascaran National Park At the heart of the Cordillera Blanca, Huascaran National Park has been classified as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO. It is dominated by the mountain of the same name, the highest in Peru, and has an incredible number of glaciers, lagoons, canyons and other high peaks. It thus offers a range of outdoor activities for everyone, from hiking to horseback riding, skiing or mountaineering.   - Lagoon 69 Lagoon 69 is yet another interesting destination in Peru, where you can reach Huaraz in one day. By public transport or by car chartered by a local agency, you reach Lake Llanganuco, nestled in the heart of Huascaran National Park. It is a 3-hours trail which is easy in the beginning, then it gradually steepens, but the bewitching landscapes will divert your attention. Upon arrival, you discover a lagoon with turquoise waters, bordered by high snow-capped peaks.   - Cusco It is impossible to visit Peru without passing through the city of Cuzco, the starting point for a host of Inca sites in the surrounding area, which alone is worth the detour. Perched at nearly 3,400 meters above sea level, in the heart of green mountains, it is home to many architectural and historical marvels. The first stop is the Place d'Armes, the actual nerve center of Cuzco where the inhabitants like to meet, and which is bordered by the Church of the Society of Jesus.    - Lake Titicaca Straddling Peru and Bolivia, Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, covers 8,000 square kilometers. Yes, the place is tourist, and worth the detour if you decide to visit Peru. Criss-crossing this immense expanse of water is already a journey in itself, but the lake is also full of a thousand wonders having the Uras floating islands and the village of the community of Paramus, where time seems to have stopped.   - Colca Canyon 3,400 meters deep, the Colca Canyon reveals enchanting landscapes, from terraced crops to typical villages, passing through lagoons and watchtowers. Stop at the Croix de Condor, which offers a breathtaking view of the valley below and from which you may be lucky enough to admire the unsteady flight of the raptors of the same name.  

The drive to the salt pans of the Maras in Peru is almost as memorable as the Maras themselves - The Salt Pans of Maras Famous Attraction to amateur photographers, the salt pans of Maras are undoubtedly one of the most beautiful landscapes in Peru. Located about fifty kilometers from Cuzco, in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, these ancient salt marshes built on terraces form the most photogenic shades of yellow. Here you can book a guided tour, and they allow you to exchange a few words with the peasants who harvest the salt.   - The Beaches of Punta Sal Visiting Peru to relax on the beaches is possible! All you have to do is reach the village of Punta Sal, in the north of the country, which nestles with its feet in the sand, on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. You can Sunbathe on the bamboo lounge chairs, swim in the waves and taste freshly caught fish. In the evening, do not forget to watch the sunset while sipping coconut water.   - The Cataract of Gocta The bucolic atmosphere for this next destination in Peru. Falling from a height of 771 meters, the cataract of Gocta, in the north of the country, deserves a stop. We walk in the heart of a luxuriant jungle where orchids flourish before reaching a watchtower, from where we contemplate the fabulous waterfall.   - Lima Those who plan to visit Peru often arrive in Lima, the country's capital. A former colonial city, it has a certain charm, and we like to stroll along its colorful streets, discovering its cultural heritage. Look up, the wooden balconies are one of the attractions of Lima! Enjoy a relaxing break in the interior garden of the Church of Santo Domingo before heading to the central market, where you will learn about the treasures of Peruvian gastronomy.   - The Sacred Valley of the Incas With a tourist ticket, you can visit one of the most beautiful places in Peru, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Enameled with archaeological remains, it offers several outdoor activities and treks for lovers of nature and old stones. Sacsayhuaman (nicknamed “sexy woman” by guides to make tourists laugh), with its perfectly interlocking blocks of stone, Moray and its terraces in concentric circles and Ollantaytambo, with its ancient, cobbled streets, are worth a detour.

  Our Final Word

Peru is an incredible destination to travel, explore and discover.  Follow in the footsteps of Hiram Bingham thought to be the inspiration of Indiana Jones in Machu Picchu, or head down the Amazon and experience creatures only found in that part of the world.  Leave the first world and modern electronics behind and discover why Peru tops Kati and I's top 10 destinations in the world.   Places mapped by Wanderlog, an itinerary planner on iOS and Android

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