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alexisgeorge24 · 7 months

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1 novembre :

Matinée dédiée aux corvées: séchage de tente et du sac de couchage, nettoyage des chaussures et de la popote, lessive, etc. L'après midi je constate avec regret que le seul musé qui m'intéressait est fermé car c'est jour férié. Pas grave je fais un massage "Inka" à la place. Les dommages du sac lourd sont rafistolés et la masseuse me met des pierres brûlantes sur tout le corps.... autant je pense bien tenir le froid, mais c'est au détriment de ma tolérance à la chaleur... J'espère que ça sert à quelque chose au moins. Le soir je mange une pizza familiale et je refais mon stock de calorie. Puis bus de nuit pour Puno sur le lac Titicaca.

2 novembre :

Arrivé au aurores, je pose mon sac à l'hôtel et j'enchaîne avec un tour organisé à la journée sur ce lac situé à 3800m d'altitude et dont la superficie est égale à 14 fois celle du lac Lémen. Je m'attends au pire pour cette journée d'attraction touristique, mais le lac est sur mon chemin vers La Paz, autant en profiter. On commence par visiter les îles flottantes (artificielle, en roseau) Uros où habitent les communautés du même nom. Elles ont abandonné leur activités de pêche pour se dédier exclusivement au tourisme (Ça a dû être sympas le covid). Puis visite de Amantani, une autre île avec d'autres communautés où on y fait une ballade de 1h. Puis retour à Puno (~6h de bateau en tout). Pizza et 1er Pisco Sour après quasiment 1 mois au Pérou et à la veille de mon départ pour la Bolivie.

3 novembre :

Bus pour Copacabana, ville supposée charmante au bord du lac Titicaca côte Bolivien d'où plusieurs excursions peuvent se faire, comme par exemple la fameuse Isla del Sol. Je n'y resterai que 1h le temps de manger et visiter la cathédrale... J'ai besoin de hautes montages andines, pas de paysages grecs de qualité contrefaçon chinoise. Donc bus pour La Paz. Ce qui me fera une journée transport mais sans regrets.

4 novembre :

Visite de la très moche La Paz. Bon je suis un peu sévère, elle a un certain charme mais uniquement lorsque contemplée de façon très macroscopique. En prenant par exemple le téléphérique qui fait office de métro, on peut prendre de l'altitude et admirer la ville qui s'étant dans une cuvette (et qui y déborde allègrement) avec au loin des glaciers. Les panoramas sont impressionnants sur cette "Toulouse" (tout est en brique mais je ne penses pas que ce soit pour des raisons esthétiques) et je passe 2h dans le téléphérique à faire toutes les lignes possibles. Sinon je visite quelques églises et me ballade à pied dans la ville, mais franchement c'est pas Rome.

5 novembre :

Parmis les glaciers qui dominent au loin La Paz il y a le Huayna Potosi à 6077m (!!!), et comme il fait beau les 3 prochains jours, je m'embarque dans une rando vers son sommet. Le premier jour (sur 3) consiste à rejoindre le camp bas (4800m) en voiture et de s'entraîner avec les crampons et piolets sur une langue du glacier qui s'étend pas loin du refuge. 1er expérience pour moi avec un tel équipement et dans un tel environnement. Je prends du plaisir à marcher sur le glacier puis de grimper un mur de 10m. Évidement je suis encordé et j'ai un guide personnel. Journée tranquille physiquement et nuit dans un refuge confortable où je fais la connaissance d'un groupe de 10 personnes avec qui je passerai les 2 prochains jours.

6 novembre :

Grasse matinée. Pour des raisons d'organisation entre les groupes qui se succèdent vers le refuge "haut" (5270m) et d'acclimatation pour les fragiles (comme moi il y a maintenant un mois) la journée sera tranquille aussi. Vers 12h00 on part pour le prochain refuge. Je fais le trajet tout seul, sans suivre le groupe, en 1h. J'avoue être particulièrement en forme, je suis très excité de faire mon 1er sommet > 6000m. Mon rythme impressionne les guides et le groupe qui me suit. Du coup mon guide décidera de me faire partir du refuge pour grimper le sommet 1h après les autres. Sinon je risque d'arriver trop tôt pendant la nuit et de me geler les gamètes mal. Mais avant cela on dîne à 17h00 et se couche à 18h00. Réveil prévu pour 00h30 mais j'ai vraiment du mal à dormir, j'ai mal à la tête. Mais c'est le seul symptôme de l'altitude. Au Kilimandjaro c'était bien pire, et cette référence me donne de la force et je reste très positif pour l'ascension.

7 novembre :

Au réveil je pense avoir tout de même réussi à dormir 1h, et surprise, je n'ai plus mal à la tête. J'avale le petit dej, enfile crampons et harnais et c'est partit pour l'aventure. Tous les voyants sont au vert lorsqu'on commence, avec mon guide, à marcher sur le glacier. Je suis forme, je n'ai pas froid (je ne porte pas ma doudoune et il fait -7°C), pas de symptômes de mal d'altitude, la glace n'est pas couverte de neige et les crampons accrochent bien. Ce qui fait qu'on fonce, on double tout le monde et 3h30 plus tard on arrive au sommet, tous seul. Les 2es plus rapides atteindrons le sommet en 5h. Mais il fait encore nuit et on attend 1h dans le froid que le soleil se lève. Les paysages me réchauffent les yeux et par conduction thermique tout le corps (et non le boulot ne me manque pas!). Après la séance photos mais sans le drone (que j'ai trimballé mais qui a complètement gelé le rendant HS pour le moment), nous entamons la descente. Je prends conscience alors des paysages, de jour cette fois, et j'embête mon guide à faire plein de pauses pour capter par caméra les vues (le drone a décongelé). Arrivé au refuge je fais une siete en attendant les autres, qui seront dans l'incompréhension totale lorsque je leur donne mon temps d'ascension. Mon ego est flatté, surtout que je n'ai pas l'impression d'avoir poussé mes limites physiques. Puis retour au camp "bas", trajet jusqu'à La Paz, douche, sieste, dîner, bière, dodo.

Bilan Huayna Potosi: 13km, 1500m d+ (l'effort n'est pas du tout représentatif de ces stats)

8 novembre :

Et non, pas de repos, réveil à 6h30 pour visiter 2 canyons dans les environs de La Paz: le Canyon de Palca puis la Valle de las animas. C'est assez uniques comme paysages, les canyons s'étant formés dans la terre (bien plus malléable que la roche) et donnant des formes de pâte à modeler faite par un enfant de 3 ans (mais un enfant avec une fibre d'artiste). Sur le chemin je ne croise que des chiens qui me feront sortir de ma zone de confort plus qu'au Huayna Potosi...

Bilan : 21km, 800m d+

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jsbsam · 7 months

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Last day in Peru

We arrived at Puno bus station yesterday evening at about 8.45pm. The station was heaving but there were no taxis. After about 10 to 15 minutes we decided to put our back packs back on and head out of the bus station into what turned out to be a pretty seedy part of town. Fortunately, we hailed a passing taxi quite quickly, and, after several attempts, he managed to get us to our hotel. It was a bit disappointing, but the people were pleasant and we were pleased to be able to get to bed as we had yet another early start. MM had set her alarm for our 7.00am pick up to join the Lake Titicaca day trip. We joined the rest of our group on the quayside and away we went. As we left the Quay the guide gave us some information about the lake and it's formation etc. It is the 8th largest lake in the world and the highest. There was loads of other interesting facts that I'm sure MM will regale you with on our return! The first stop was the floating islands of Uros where the people still live as they always have. They make the islands themselves from the roots of reeds and then lay reeds on top. It's amazing. There are 6 reed houses on each island in which the families live a very rudimentary life. Their economy is now entirely tourism.

After the floating islands we went to Taquili island where we landed on one side of the island and then walked back to the other side where we were given lunch. On the way there was a dance display and MM got dragged in to perform - I don't think she'll make Strictly anytime soon!

The weather was glorious all day until we got back to the mainland when it started to rain - perfect timing.

Another early night for us as we've ordered a taxi for 4.45am to take us to the bus station to catch the 5.30am bus to La Paz, one if the 2 capitals of Bolivia (like South Africa Helen!). I've heard horror stories of the antics of border control, hopefully we'll have a smooth crossing - what could possibly go wrong?!

I do remember that Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid came to a gory end in Bolivia, hopefully Stern John and the Mad Malteser will fare better🤞

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rejsermedbus-blog · 4 years

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Andalusien - indbegrebet af Spanien

Andalusien dækker over et areal på 87.268 km2 og udgør omkring 1/6 af Spaniens samlede areal. Befolkningstallet er på 7,2 mio. og hovedbyen er Sevilla.

Sevilla er hovedstad i regionen, der er Spaniens næststørste, og som omfatter provinserne Almería, Cádiz, Córdoba, Huelva, Jaén, Málaga, Sevilla og Grana.

Befolkningen i Andalusien er stærkt opblandet med arabere (maurere), og den arabiske påvirkning er slående.

Den traditionelle andalusiske arkitektur står ganske vist i stor gæld til romerne, men de mere forfinede arkitektoniske stiltræk – kaklerne, buerne og arabeskerne – er arabiske.

En stor del af Andalusien består af bjergområder, mod nord afgrænset af Sierra Morena med sydskråninger dækket af maki og nedslidte kratskove (garrigue) og mod øst bl.a. af bjergkæden Sierra de Segura.

Det er ligeledes den provins der er mest kendt set fra internationalt synsvinkel. For mange udlændinge er Andalusien indbegrebet af Spanien. Dens største attraktion er den tusindårige kultur, som over mange århundreder var centrum for den vesterlandske kultur. Lej en bus med chauffør i Danmark og tag på en malerisk tur til Andalusien.

De historiske byer Granada, Sevilla og Cordoba er alle populære steder, hvis man ønsker en pause fra storbyer. Byernes monumenter, museer og typiske andalusiske atmosfære gør, at her er rigeligt at se og tage sig til.

Blandt Andalusiens andre kendte byer er Malága, Almeria, Cádiz, Huelva og Jáen, som alle - ligesom Sevilla - har givet navn til hver en af Andalusiens otte provinser. Herudover omfatter området mange kendte og smukke byer som Ronda, Marbella og Nerja.

Strandene i Andalusien

Andalusien består af 800 kilometer kystlinie, opdelt i 4 strækninger, Costa de la Luz (Huelva og Cádiz), Costa del Sol (Cádiz og Málaga), Costa Tropical (Granada) og Costa Almería (Almería).

Der er atlanterhavs strandene i provinserne Huelva og Cádiz, og så er middelhavs strandene fra Gibraltarstrædet til Almerìa. Strandene ved Atlanten har brede sandstrande med fintkornet sand, samt koldere vand med høje bølger. Middelhavskysten er mere beskyttet for den stærke vind, og dette medfører varmere vand.

Besøg blandt andet Playa de Rijana. En af de bedste strande på disse kanter er Playa de Rijana nær landsbyen Castell de Ferro. Kystens klipper når helt ud i vandkanten, og skaber et utopisk landskab af skjulte strande og bugter. Kommer man kørende ad kystvejen N-340 er udsigten helt enestående, og er man heldig, kan man spotte en flok delfiner.

Vejrforhold

Andalusien, der er et af Europas varmeste områder om sommeren, er kendt som ”Spaniens stegepande”.

Vejret i Malaga's sødistrikt er behageligt og meget solrigt - ofte med en kølende vind. Modsat mange andre steder indland er her tempereret på grund af søerne, der holder på varmen om vinteren og køler ned om sommeren.

De koldeste vintermåneder byder på temperaturer på omkring 10 grader om natten, og 15 grader om dagen – de varmeste måneder juli – september 20 grader om natten og 30 om dagen.

Andalusiens historie

Historisk er området præget af, at det i næsten otte hundrede år var muslimsk under navnet Al-Andalus med Córdoba som hovedstad.

Mange steder er der historiske og kulturelle rester fra denne periode. Mest kendt er naturligvis Alhambra i Granada.

Vandalerne bosatte sig i det nuværende Andalusien omkring år 409 e. Kr. Det er derfor blevet foreslået, at navnet på regionen stammer fra dem, men der findes ingen konsensus på området, og mange alternative forslag er blevet fremlagt.

Siden romertiden har Andalusien været præget af latifundie-strukturen og et deraf følgende stort landarbejderproletariat med yderst ringe levevilkår.

Anarkisme og anarkosyndikalisme har derfor altid haft gode betingelser i Andalusien, og det førte i 1800- og 1900-tallet til talrige strejker, opstande og anden social uro blandt landarbejderne.

Området har sin egen præsident, regering og parlament med ret vidtgående kompetence på en lang række områder.

#andalusien #andalusia #rejser #travel #córdoba #sevilla #almería #granada

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danastours-blog · 4 years

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Top 7 Places to visit in Peru and More

Travel, Treks, and picnics are words that paint a picture of experiencing excitement, adventure, and happiness. Different people have different agendas of traveling. For some, it’s new experiences, while others it’s discovering a new culture, traditions, lifestyles, and places. Whatever be the reason, it is always a good idea to take some time off your busy routine and travel.

“Traveling: It first renders you speechless, later it turns you into a storyteller”.

In the 7 continents of the world, there are infinite places that you can visit. It is always a challenge to narrow down as to where your next trip should be. This article is a detailed description of why your next trip should be in the adventurous and scenic Peru. It also covers all the best places to visit in Peru. You will surely be mesmerized by the colonial architecture and floating islands among other mind-blowing attractions this place has in store for you.

The Peruvian Expedition:

Peru is geographically located in western South America. Peru is renowned as a megadiverse country, which makes it a well-trod tourist attraction. The cultural heritage of Peru is as intriguing as you can expect it to be. Machu Picchu and the Nazca lines are living testimony of the expertise of the ancient Peruvians.

The beaches in Peru are well-maintained and you can enjoy a dip, dive deep and snorkel in the azure waters. For the mountain-lovers, this place does not fail to treat well also. You can go trekking, whitewater rafting or even mountain biking around the Colca Canyon which is one of the deepest in the world.

The food diversity is also equally satisfying, including a rich bounty of seafood. It has a fascinating 55 varieties of corn alone. Needless to say about the scrumptious meal of steak you can savour along with the indigenous drinks.

With so many things put to perfection, what more do you expect in a vacation? Whether it is with family, friends or a solo trip, Peru is an ideal destination for all.

Places to Un-miss When in Peru:

1. Machu Picchu:“The lost city of the Incas” - Machu Picchu is breathtakingly beautiful. It is situated 300 meters above the Urubamba river. First documented in the 1500s by Spanish soldiers, it was later in the early 1900s that it was rediscovered. You must visit this place to know why the Inca people choose this place as their home. There are multiple options when it comes to reaching Machu Picchu. You can opt for the train route from Cusco or Ollantaytambo depending on your trip itinerary. You can also opt for a 20-minute bus ride from Aguas Calientes. For the adventurer, you can opt for a hike up the Inca trail with a reliable tour planner. Your Peru trip is definitely incomplete if you do not pay a quality visit to Machu Picchu.

2. Nazca Lines: These are the collection of giant geoglyphs spread over many kilometers. These lines are dated to nearly 2000 years old and are a gift of the Nazca culture to Peru. Imagine the astounding reality of these lines as even after 80 years of research they still remain a mystery. An aerial view of these lines is the best way to experience these lines.There are nearly 300 such geometric lines and more than 70 depictions of animals and plants put together. You have to see it to believe it. This marvel was created in an age where there was hardly any means of communication and No Internet! These Nazca lines are truly enigmatic and deserve a lot of your attention.

3. Lake Titicaca:Time to experience serenity on your vacation with the visit to this highest navigable lake on the planet; Lake Titicaca. It is both scenic and relaxing. It will transport you to a different world with the simple life of the people who reside here in small villages. The center of attraction on this day trip are the Uros floating islands. They sustain small communities dwelling in a humble lifestyle.The gateway to Lake Titicaca is in Puno which is one of the secret places to visit in Peru. There are facilities for accommodation there. You can plan to visit the main islands Isla Taquile and Isla Amantani.

4. Rainbow Mountain:

Imagine a mountain with layers of turquoise, lavender, green and gold! You would say it’s a bluff. But, this is a reality of the rainbow mountains in Peru. This geological wonder is a result of the weathering and minerals formation on this land. It is very close to Ausangate mountain, which is considered as a deity in the Inca culture. These rainbow mountains are a photographer’s dream and offer Instagram-worthy sights to behold. A trekker’s paradise, quite literally, one must be prepared for the high altitude climb that is 16,000 feet above sea-level. If you are not a big fan of a day hike, you can optionally ride a horse to indulge in the mysticism of this place. You can hope to enjoy the company of cute Llamas and Alpacas on your way up. This place was snow-capped for a long time in history up to 2015.

5. Sacred Valley: The sacred valley is quite close to Cusco and is home to many Inca ruins. The main attractions here are the Pisac ruins and the Pisac markets which are open on Sundays. There are also smaller markets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Besides, your trip to the sacred valley must include the ruins and fortress at Ollantaytambo. A visit to Maras Moray & Salineras that was used as an agricultural testing area by the Incas during their times and the salt mines are also among the must things to do in Peru.

6. Manu National Park:

You can begin your trip to Manu national park by starting from Cusco and visiting the Pre Inca tombs of Ninamarca. Further, visit the colonial town of Paucartambo, and descend through the cloud forest to reach your destination.The Manu national park is home to a myriad of species of birds, insects, and mammals. It is definitely worth spending a night in this park and experiencing the adventure. Your trip here can also include canoeing by the tropical river of Kosñipata and a boat ride in the crystalline waters of Pongo de Koñeq.

7. Plaza De Armas - Lima: After spending some time in the lap of nature and exploring spell-bound history, a UNESCO world heritage site should be on your list. Built-in the 18th century, Plaza De Armas is among the best places to visit in Lima. Other places that you can cover while you are here are the cathedral on the east side and Government Palace (Palacio del Gobierno) on the north side. You can also pay a visit to Archbishop's Palace and the Casa del Oidor.

Epilogue:

Peru is truly wondrous and you just can’t get enough of it. The natural beauty and bio-diversity keep you captured all throughout your journey. Having covered these major places you can always take a drift and enjoy the sight of sea lions and Humboldt penguins along coastal Peru.

To make the most of your Peruvian adventure you can book a flexible package with reliable tour organizers like Dana’s tours who offer you the most on a budget tour. Their organization is top-notch and you’ll experience the rich culture, cuisine, and sights of Peru in the best way possible.

#perutravel #machupicchu #machupichuperu #peru tours #visitperu

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96percentdone · 6 years

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DR1 character rankings

I got bored and kept seeing @halfpastmonsoon do these and decided fuck it I’ll do it myself. It’s my blog right like?

Anyway uh in case someone gets super irate about it these are just my opinions and you’re allowed to like characters I don’t like for whatever reasons you want? You’re also allowed to hate characters I like! But isn’t an invitation for you to fight me just because I have different opinions, yeah? Okay! Under the cut!

1. Kirigi//ri Kyou//ko: she’s my god damn wife what do you want from me. I’m really gay did you see her in DR3--OKAY NO FOR REAL. Kiri is so good holy shit she’s like morally complex because she’ll do anything for the truth, even throw you under the bus just to make sure she can still live to find it. She’ll get mad at you for keeping secrets and yet she’ll keep like 8000 from you and except you to roll with it. My point is Kiri has flaws, but more importantly, she has like an arc where she learns from them? Like with the secrets she realizes she was being unfair, and when she throws you under the bus it’s when it clicks just how she was gonna KILL Naegi just tomake sure she could keep operating as herself. She realizes her mistakes, and she comes clean on all her secrets and apologizes. She’s got a lot going on. And I love her so so so much.

2. Oo//gami Saku//ra: too good for this fucking sinful earth. okay. No, but seriously I think she’s amazing simply because of her arc. She betrays them all in a moment of weakness, because she fears for her dojo, and over the course of getting attached to them realizes she can’t throw them all under the bus like that either. So she resolves herself and finds the strength to fight Monokuma, and suffer alone as consequence to her actions. But even that’s not enough. It’s not enough to just accept you’ve sinned and take your punishment, you have to do something, and she does. Through her own strength and love for the classmates around her she kills herself just to end their fighting. It stopped being about her, and just...grijgoirjgoirjgowe okay I love her.

3. As//ahi//na A//oi: throwback to when the consequences of trying to get everyone killed mattered even a little! I love her a whole lot! She’s super bubbly and excitable and tries quite a bit, but the thing I like the most is how she’s is pretty much exclusively run by her emotions. ch4 plays out the way it does because she gets so caught up in her guilt instead of thinking it through more she decides they all must die for their sins. It’s only when she’s forced to think about the ‘suicide note’ that she recieves she realizes she fucked it up, and then apologizes. Her apology is glossed over a little too fast if we’re being honest, but it’s there, and we see everyone reason their way into forgiving her. Listen I just like ch4 a lot and she’s a big reason as to why.

4. Eno//shima Jun//ko: throwback to when DR villains were actually good and compelling. Girl makes a fucking entrance and she stands out because she literally can’t decide what she wants to be out of boredom. It becomes so clear just in how she treats herself that the only thing in this WORLD that matters to her is her own entertainment and that to her, entertainment means despair. Boredom is the one true despair, and it can only be satiated by seeing other people suffer at their worst. She embodies despair because suffering is the only thing that can satisfy her own personal despair. She wants everyone to suffer like she does, so she can get off on it. It’s paradoxical and mad, but it’s genuine. Even when she loses, she wins, because now she suffers from the despair of failing. She suffers because things don’t go her way, but things not going her way alleviates her boredom. She goes beyond human comprehension and yet her actions have very real and permanent consequences. And she’s a joy to watch. DR3 never happened to ruin her. Nope.

5. Fu//kawa To//uko: Man I love Fuka//wa I really do she’s a lot of fun, and it’s just a shame her potential isn’t capitalized until DRAE, but I did enjoy seeing her. The serial killer twist is fun too! I’ll admit I largely like her because of what DRAE does for her, but I think her persecution complex is interesting to see in motion, and that for someone you’d expect to be smart given her talent she’s just kinda a fool. She doesn't actually know what she’s doing at all. I’m mad she doesn’t get her moment in ch6 and it goes to Syo instead I think it’s crap how DR1 ignores her as a character, but given how well she’s used later I think DR1 is basically just her backstory in a lot of regards so ye.

5.5 Genoc//ider S//yo: lmao she gets ranked less than Fuk//awa only because I like F//ukawa slightly more but they’re pretty much tied otherwise. She’s funny. I’m a little annoyed that she’s the one with the big climactic dialogue in ch6 versus actual Fukawa but whatever man.

6. Fuj//isaki Chihi//ro: y’know I had like several paragraphs here as to why I ranked Fujisa//ki here and then I realized the discourse I’d reopen on the subject is not worth it because Fujis//aki Discourse is eternal and no matter what pronoun I use someone would fight me SO. We’re just not gonna explain why. You’re just gonna have to accept it. I’m not doing Fu//jisaki discourse. If you message me on the subject, I will ignore you. The end.

7. Na//egi Mako//to: Egg is a super static character if we’re being honest. He makes no change and doesn’t develop, but I think it was actually the point. I pretty much exclusively prefer a character who develops, but egg does his job well because he was meant to be SYMBOLIC of hope. Hope is not something that changes, it simply IS, so having him start optimistic and trusting, and remain optimistic and trusting works because he embodies the concept he represents. It’s kinda boring that it feels like he’s a vehicle to view the plot, but he works, and he’s a little funny at times. Also, I’m gay for Ogata Megumi so there’s that.

8. Ishi//maru Kiyota//ka: Honestly I think Ishi is kinda boring, but I just really like that he got suuuuper invested in Oo//wada only to crash like. I think Kodaka doing that and realizing how bad people took Ishimaru’s later death made him start having actual development arcs based on someone else’s sacrifice which is good. So at the end of the day, I like Ish//imaru if only because of what he inspired. But he’s kind of a cute character, and his “not actually gay we promise” dynamic with Oow//ada was fun.

9. Hag//akure Yas//uhiro: For comic relief he’s actually kinda funny although I will never never never forgive the man for “Kiri//giri-chi is a ghooooost!!!!” shit in ch5 listen no fuck off fuck you she’s not a ghost. But he’s useless, but it’s kinda funny how useless he is, and I like how his useless stupidity actually plays a role because he makes things even more complicated than they need to be in ch4 because he’s dumb. So there you go.

10. Ik//usaba Muk//uro: She like has no real character as a result of like not actually existing as herself in the 2 minutes of time she gets before she dies so I don’t know how people stan her, but I think there’s something interesting about her pretending to be someone she’s not the whole time. You see more of that in school mode, but I wish there was more of it in the main story to hint at the reveal than her DEATH. I feel like she’s a lot more interesting in theory than in practice.

11. Oo//wada Mon//do: I just don’t care about the man what do you want from me. He’s kinda funny though, and “his totally not gay we promise” bromance with Ishi//maru is nice. Also ch2 hurts sufficiently and provides interesting commentary on toxic masculinity. But honestly, I just didn’t really get all too invested in the guy. His design’s cool though.

12. Ma//izono Saya//ka: she’s just really boring guys she’s like not interesting at all, and I don’t appreciate the game forcing her on me just for a plot twist of ‘oooo she dies and was gonna frame you for murder!!!’ There’s like nothing To her, and she’s intentionally played like wife bait so the reveal hurts more but it doesn’t really work when you’re not taking the bait, huh? All that being said I actually kinda like that at the end of the day she ISN’T wife bait and she’s kinda conniving and manipulative, but Kodaka decided we have to preserve her as “ultimately good” with that “dying message means she really does care” thing he hammers in so she’s a little wasted. I’d like her more otherwise.

13. Yama//da Hi//fumi: He’s creeeeeepppyyyyyy. I’ll give him credit for one thing though and that’s like his creepiness is like reserved towards an AI? Like he’s not like a certain sdr2 character who I won’t mention by name, but like it’s still. It’s not good. Also for comic relief, he’s not very funny. But I also just kinda feel bad for him because his existence is treated as a joke by everyone, even the writers, and that probably explains why he’s written like that, to begin with.

14. Ce//lestia Ludenb//erg: She’s a bitch? She’s not even a fun bitch she’s just a bitch. I just don’t like her better than thou attitude before her reveal, and her motivations after her reveal in ch3 did nothing to endear me to her. I think the writing behind her though works, which is good. The plot twist is satisfying for that reason. She’s like Ouma jr in regards to the DR Liar archetype, which is great tbh, and she has payoff, I just don’t like her as a person so she’s super far down my list lmao.

15. Toga//mi Byak//uya: listen he’s a douchebag and gets no real character development at all. like in ch4 he decides he’s gonna stop playing the killing game how Monokuma wants, but he still is the same fucking condescending better than thou asshole he started as. His major character flaw ACCORDING TO THE NARRATIVE is that he’s a self-absorbed piece of shit who thinks he's right about everything all the time, and yet even when he gets WRECKED in ch4, he like...stays the same. Instead of thinking “maybe I’m wrong sometimes” the conclusion he reaches is “I’ll stop doing what Monokuma wants” which alright fine but like that’s not the arc we set up for you. So basically Togami from start to finish is just a douchebag with no actual redeeming qualities. I will say one thing. I like him MUCH better outside of DR1, where he seems to have actually developed a little, and he’s kinda funny. Also his backstory is fucked I’ll admit that. But dude I don’t like the man.

16. Kuwa//ta L//eon: If you’re wondering why Leo//n’s down here at the bottom even if I just professed to hating Toga//mi with my entire being it’s because I very aggressively don’t care about him. He is a non-entity to me. You could erase him from my memory and nothing would change at all. Also he’s ugly.

#hope.txt #anyway none of you come fight me #i am not interested

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Beşiktaş'tan Spajic için kiralama teklifi!

Beşiktaş’tan Spajic için kiralama teklifi!

Stoper arayışlarını sürdüren Beşiktaş, geçtiğimiz sezonu Feyenoord’da kiralık geçiren Uros Spajic’i listesine dahil etti. Siyah-beyazlılar, 28 yaşındaki oyuncu için 500 bin Euro kiralama teklifinde bulundu. Spajic’i 2 yıl önce 6 milyon Euro’ya kadrosuna katan Krasnodar ise bu rakamı zorunlu satın alma opsiyonu olarak sözleşmeye koymak istedi. Ancak Beşiktaş yönetiminin zorunlu opsiyona karşı…

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marmalaise · 3 years

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Salon: Sinan Erdem

Hakemler: Matej Boltauzer, Fernando Rocha, Uros Nikolic

Anadolu Efes: Shane Larkin 10, Rodrigue Beaubois 5, Chris Singletonx 26, Doğuş Balbay, Sertaç Şanlı 4, Adrien Moerman, Tibor Pleiss 3, Vasilije Micic 18, James Anderson, Bryant Dunston 3, Krunoslav Simon 17

Başantrenör: Ergin Ataman

Real Madrid: Causeur, Rudy Fernandez 7, Abalde 6, Alex Tyus 2, Laprovittola 17, Alocen 7, Garuba 4, Carroll 10, Tavares 8, Sergio Llull 10, Thompkins 12, Taylor

Başantrenör: Pablo Laso

1. Periyot: 18-21 (Real Madrid lehine)

Devre: 36-41 (Real Madrid lehine)

3. Periyot: 60-57 (Anadolu Efes lehine)

Anadolu Efes'in Final-Four'daki rakibi CSK Moskova

Almanya'nın Köln şehrinde 28-30 Mayıs tarihlerinde düzenlenecek olan THY Euroleague Final-Four organizasyonunda Anadolu Efes'in rakibi Rus temsilcisi CSKA Moskova oldu. Moskova, play-off'ta Fenerbahçe ile karşılaşmış seriden 3-0 galip ayrılmıştı.

Bu sezon Euroleague'de oynanan maçlarda CSKA Moskova evinde 100-65 kazanırken, Anadolu Efes de Sinan Erdem Spor Salonu'ndaki mücadeleden 100-70'lik skorla galip ayrılmıştı.

İki takım 2018-2019 sezonunda Euroleague finalinde karşılaşmış, Rus ekibi 91-83 yenerek kupayı kazanmıştı.

Ergin Ataman 4. kez Final Four'da

THY Euroleague Play-Off serisinde İspanyol ekibi Real Madrid'i geçen Anadolu Efes'de Başantrenör Ergin Ataman da kariyerinin önemli günlerinden birini yaşadı. Deneyimli çalıştırıcı, böylece Euroleague Final-Four'da 4. kez mücadele edecek. Daha önce Efes ile 1999-2000 sezonunda Yunanistan'da düzenlenen finallerde yarıştı ve 3. oldu. Ataman, 2002-2003 sezonunda da İtalyan ekibi Montepaschi Siena ile yarışmış, turnuvayı yine 3. sırada tamamlamıştı. Deneyim çalıştırıcı, 2018-2019 sezonunda da Anadolu Efes ile Final-Four'da ikinci oldu.

Oğuzhan Ort - Mehmet Şirin Topaloğlu

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travelblogthingy · 6 years

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Southern Peru (2 weeks and 60+ hours of buses)

My glorious pal Matt arrived in Lima to a slightly manic day of last minute trip bookings, city and extremely ancient ruin exploring and sunburn. The day ended with us eating dinner in an old train carriage in Barranco, things were off to a good start.

The next morning we were finally leaving Lima, with our (thankfully painless) 4 hour bus to Ica to stay in 'Banana's Adventure', a hostel we'd been recommended. It did not disappoint, with an amazing sandboarding tour included, a hostel pool and some really great food. The following day we headed to Paracas for a tour of the Ballestas Islands where we saw a dolphin, sea lions, starfish and a whole load of birds, including penguins and pelicans. We then headed back to Ica for our long night bus to Cusco.

18 hours of sitting next to some awful smelling toilets while hurtling round corners when we already felt ill was not fun but the scenery when the sun rose in the morning was incredible. The bus wove right through the Andean mountains, with every turn (and there were a lot of them) giving way to more breathtaking views.

We finally arrived in Cusco on New Years Eve and after a minor mishap with our accommodation (we'd booked for January instead of December) we headed to bed to catch up on as much sleep as possible. In the evening we met some Danish friends from Lima who taught us a weird drinking game and then headed on to the main square to witness the most chaotic fireworks display I have ever seen. Large and small fireworks were let off by the crowd all around us, which once you were over your terror, had the most incredible atmosphere. After an obligatory walk around the square in our yellow underwear (it's meant to give you good luck) we headed to bed.

The next morning we headed to our Air BnB and met some American friends from Lima for some exploring. After a short walk up hill (an absolute marathon at altitude) we decided to do a horse ride round some of the main attractions. Unfortunately, about 15 minutes into this ride we were caught in one of the most torrential downpours I have ever witnessed, which pretty much instantly left us completely soaked and freezing. We bailed on the tour, heading home for showers and then meeting back up for pizza. Later we headed round the shops and ended up stumbling on another entirely chaotic fireworks display in the middle of a market, with explosions barely above our heads and sparks landing perilously close to some very flamable looking stalls. It's a miracle to me that Cusco is still standing.

Our Rainbow Mountain hike had a 3am pick up the next morning. A mediocre breakfast was improved by a beautiful 4 hour drive through the countryside, despite several very close calls as our bus hurtled round cliff faces with huge sheer drops beside. We'd been warned a lot about altitude and proper hiking equipment, but after the days before rain we were left to hike at 4900m in trainers. The climb was really tough, especially on the tight time limit we were given but well worth it. Lunch was a far better buffet of traditional food and by the time we got home around 8pm we were very ready for bed.

We were up at 3 again the next day, this time for our day trip to Machu Picchu. We were picked up for a 2 hour drive to a 2 hour train ride which got us to Aguas Calliante in time for a wander round before catching the bus to meet our guide at Machu Picchu for 10am. We were super lucky with the weather all day, with the clouds having already cleared by the time we arrived and barely any rain until we hiked up to the 'Sun Gate' late in the day. We headed back to Aguas for dinner in the evening and finally got home around 1am.

Seemingly enjoying not sleeping we were up at 6am for a 6 hour bus to Puno, a town next to Lake Titicaca. On arrival we wandered around the friendly feeling town and booked a lake tour for the next morning. We had an amazing 3 course dinner for about £3.50 and drank some fancy alcohol in a mixology bar. The Lake tour took us out to the Uros Reed Islands to learn about how the islands were made and the lives of the hundreds or so families who still live there. We then did a beautiful 2 hour kayak trip before heading up to a local house overlooking the lake for a delicious homemade lunch. We pretty much crashed out all evening in preparation for our final bus together.

At 7am we headed for the 6 hour bus to Arequipa, booked a Colca Canyon tour through our hostel and headed off to find dinner, stumbling across a Christmas parade in the main square. The Cola tour took us through more gorgeous mountain scenery and beautiful small towns. After checking in to our hostel at the edge of the canyon, Matt and I and 2 American girls we'd made friends with headed to the nearby natural hot springs. In the morning we headed further into the canyon to look for Colca Condors, which despite the season we were lucky enough to see a few of, even if from a distance.

Back in Arequipa we lost a day to feeling grim and eating rubbish food to try and comfort us. On Matts final day we met up with the American friends from Lima and Cusco and wandered round the city before stumbling upon a climbing center where we spent the afternoon.

As Matt left for the airport, I headed for a bus back to Puno and on to Copacabana in Bolivia.

I apologise for the very list like form of this post but it's hard to fit in just how much we did in the 2 weeks we had together. Travelling with Matt was an absolute dream and I'm going to miss him and Peru a whole lot.

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topfygad · 5 years

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10-Day Peru Itinerary – Etramping Travel Blog

Ah, Peru! The famous land of the Incas known for the mysterious citadel Machu Picchu, delicious ceviche, fluffy alpacas and pisco sour.

However, there is so much to do in Peru that it is impossible to see everything even if you had one year to travel around. Not only the country is very large, but there is simply too much to see!

So, since it is more likely that you only have a few days to spare and travel in Peru, the Traveling and Living in Peru team have come up with a 10-day itinerary that will cover the highlights and most sought-after locations everyone wants to see.

10-Day Peru Itinerary

This special itinerary we have set up will take you to Lima, Nazca, Machu Picchu, Cusco and Puno and we’ll tell you in detail what places you need to visit to get the most from the Peru experience.

Are you ready? Get the dust off your passport and your suitcases because it’s time to travel! And not just anywhere, but to one of the most magical and breathtaking locations in the world: Peru!

Day 1: the capital Lima

Your 10-day itinerary in Peru begins in the capital city of Lima. Here you will be able to enjoy a complete day of touring, amazing gastronomy and great shopping.

We recommend you take a look at some of the free tours you can do in this city. This is a concept that is becoming more and more popular in Peru and not only can you find them in Lima, but also in Cusco, Arequipa and other important touristic cities in the country.

The concept of free tours is that you sign up and a guide will take you to see several places. If you feel like tipping your guide you can do so once the tour ends. This is an alternative to the prepaid guided tours and they are not a synonym of a bad-quality tour, they are very entertaining and interesting!

Some free tours might include Lima’s historic center and the common meeting point is in the district of Miraflores at 10:00 am or 3:00 pm. You are most likely to be visiting the Rimac river, The Palace of Francisco Pizarro and the Old Train Station in this tour, which can be available in different languages.

You can also choose to do a tour of downtown Lima and Barranco. This full-day tour lasts approximately four hours and ends at Plaza de Armas at 2:00 pm. You will be able to stop at the large Kennedy Park and explore the city center.

At night, you can do some exploring in Barranco, the “bohemian” district of Lima. Here you can check out different bars and party places. Strawberry Tours offers a free option that starts at 7:00 pm and the meeting point is in front of the Museum of Electricity.

Pachacamac ruins

You don’t have to wait to get to Machu Picchu to see first hand some Peruvian ruins. Lima has the Pachacamac ruins, located an hour outside of the city. The best way to get here is with private transport and they are worth the visit!

The museum opens Tuesdays – Sundays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and the entrance fee is 15 soles for foreigners.

Shopping and eating in Lima

If you still have time and energy left on your first day you can go shopping and eating. The best places to shop for souvenirs and clothing are:

Centro Comercial Larcomar in Miraflores

Mercado Municipal Gran Mariscal Ramon Castillo close to the historical center

Centro Artesanal San Francisco in Cercado de Lima

Plaza San Miguel mall in the San Miguel district

Centro Comercial La Rambla in San Borja

As for where to eat and try the best Peruvian cuisine, you can’t miss Central, owned by the award-winning chef Virgilio Martínez. Here, the chef combines pre-Colombian traditions with a modern twist and plates such as Peruvian potatoes garnished with muña (an Andean mint) and alpaca heart shavings are some of the delicacies you will taste.

Astrid & Gastón is another great option in Lima with a menu that will take you across the geography and history of Peru.

And, of course, we cannot let you leave Peru without trying some Nikkei, which is Japanese and Peruvian fusion gastronomy. The place we recommend for you is Maido, led by chef Mitsuharu Tsumura and considered as one of the top 10 restaurants in the world.

Day 2: from Lima to Cusco

On your second day, you can take a flight from Lima to Cusco. After leaving your bags in your hotel you can take a tour around this majestic city. You will also find free tours here or you can book one in advance.

The most beautiful area of this city is around the main square, also known as Plaza de Armas. Sit here and enjoy the view and the action that occurs around you while you have some chicha morada.

You can then go to the Baratillo market if you are looking for used books, hiking equipment, antique textiles, clothing, musical instruments, and much more. However, it is not a touristy place so be careful if you decide to come here.

There are also many museums you can visit: Museum of Pre Columbian Art; The Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art; Museum of Plants; Coca Museum, and Inca Museum just to name the five best.

As for eating in Cusco, chef Virgilio Martinez recommends restaurants Chuncho; Chicha; La calle del medio; La Bodega 138; and The quinta Eulalia.

Visiting archaeological places instead of touring around Cusco

If you are more into getting to know ruins and archaeological places, then you can spend this day traveling 7 kilometers from the city of Cusco to Tambomachay. Here, you can find an archaeological complex that was used in ancient times for distributing water.

You can also travel to Sacsayhuamán, which is two kilometers away from Cusco and is another archaeological complex dating back to the Inca era and was used for ceremonial purposes.

Day 3-4: Machu Picchu

After spending the night in Cusco, the third day of this itinerary will take you to the UNESCO World Heritage site, and also the most-visited place in Peru: Machu Picchu.

This ancient Inca citadel can be visited either in the morning or in the afternoon and you can get there by taking a bus in the town of Aguas Calientes and arrive in just 40 minutes!

Explore this marvelous place and enjoy the breathtaking (literally, since it is so high that there is less oxygen than what most people are used to and this is what coca tea helps with) views at 2,450 meters above sea level. The ruins are part of a complex of temples, water channels and platforms built on the XV century.

Exploring the Sacred Valley

After your tour in Machu Picchu and staying overnight in Cusco, it is time to explore the Sacred Valley. This will be your fourth day in Peru and already you have been in many places and probably smelling, tasting and seeing the best this culture has to offer.

The Sacred Valley is composed of numerous rivers, archaeological monuments and indigenous towns. It was one of the main agricultural spots in the country for its rich lands and it is where the best Peruvian corn is produced.

If you are into adventure tourism, you have arrived at the right place. Rafting in the rivers is one of the popular activities adventurous tourists like to try out. Zip lining is another great option if you like to feel like you are flying.

But if you are in the mood for a more tranquil experience then you can visit Písac, a town famous for its astronomical observatory and where you can enjoy shopping for souvenirs at the local market. Here, you can also go to the largest, known to date, pre Colombian cemetery.

Qenko is another very interesting place to go to for its peculiar zigzagged canals carved in the stones. We also recommend Chinchero, very well-known for its souvenir market. Moray is another place where you can see some old ruins in a circular form that are held together by stone walls.

Oh, and you can forget to go to the Maras salt mines and Ollantaytambo, a large military, religious, administrative and agricultural complex.

Day 5: from Cusco to Puno

After another night in Cusco, it is time to go to the local airport and travel to Juliaca, from where you can then get to the city of Puno, near Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable body of water in the world and one of the largest lakes in South America.

Puno is a commercial regional nucleus and it is also considered as the “folkloric” capital of Peru because of its traditional festivals with music and dances.

Once you arrive here you can visit some of the iconic sites, such as the Cathedral of Puno and the steamboat from the XIX, Yavarí, which today is a hostel.

Day 6: Titicaca – the highest navigable lake in the world

Your sixth day in Peru will be spent on the highest navigable lake in the world: Titicaca. Here you can tour the shores and also travel on a boat to the Uros floating islands and the island of Taquile.

This lake is between Bolivia and Peru and located 3,812 meters above sea level. However, its waters are not suitable for drinking or swimming. Nonetheless, it is a very popular place for tourism.

The Uros floating islands are highly visited. These are man-made islands built with totora, a plant that grows on the lake’s surface. You can see how people live on these artificial islands and you can also get nice handmade souvenirs for your friends and family back home.

Taquile is another island on Lake Titicaca, but this one is not artificial. It has around 2,200 inhabitants and it still has some archaeological remains that date back to the Incas.

You will spend the night in Puno and prepare for the seventh day of this tour around Peru where you will visit the Chullpas de Sillustani.

Day 7: Sillustani – more amazing ruins and culture

After having recharged your energies and an excellent breakfast it is time to travel to Sillustani to see the amazing Chullpas or graves.

Sillustani is a funerary complex where you can see impressive graves that belong to the Kolla people who lived in this region between 1,200 and 1,450 AD near Puno.

The Chullpas are shaped like an inverted cone, characteristic that makes them so unique. The bodies were mummified and put into a fetal position before being inserted in the grave. With the body, the deceased person’s personal belongings were also included in the Chullpa and in some cases, golden and silver objects, ceramics and food too.

This will be a full-day tour, and then you will go back to Puno to gather your belongings and take a plane in Juliaca back to Lima. If you still have energy left, you can go shopping or out to eat. Don’t forget to visit Barranco for great craft beer!

Day 8: from Lima to Nazca

After waking up in Lima, it’s time to get ready to explore the Nazca lines. To get there you can catch a bus at the terminal at 7:30 and arrive in Nazca around 3:00 pm. This day, since it is such a long trip by land, you will have time to rest in a hotel and the exploring will occur on your ninth day in Peru.

Day 9: exploring Nazca

There is a lot to do in Nazca, but the main attraction is the lines. Here, you can book a 30-minute flight to see the thousand-year-old geoglyphs from above. The price is around $100 US dollars per person.

Once you finished this part of the trip you have more activities to choose from. Very close by is the Chauchilla pre-hispanic mummy cemetery. You can get there by land after just a 25-minute ride from Nazca through the desert.

In addition, if you still have time, visit the Cantalloc aqueducts. Here you will see a series of aqueducts with good-to-drink freshwater with peculiar spiral air ducts. Out of the 46 aqueducts found, 32 are still working, and they were built by the Nazca people ages ago!

Finally, end your ninth day by taking a bus from Nazca to Paracas and spend the night here.

Day 10: beach and return home

After waking up in the beach town of Paracas and having your breakfast you will travel to the Paracas National Reserve to enjoy some of the best wildlife that can be found in Peru.

Here you will be able to explore the Ballestas Islands, often referred to as the “Galapagos” of Peru because of its diverse fauna. They are located 24 kilometers from Paracas and it takes about half an hour by sea to arrive there.

Once you are close enough from the islands, you will be able to see the marine life on the rocks. You will not disembark but what you will see from the boat is worth the trip: pelicans, fur seals, bright sea stars, cormorants, dolphins and even penguins if you are lucky. You will cruise around caves, rock faces and arches and watch flocks of sea lions resting on the rocks or swimming around your boat.

After this trip, which lasts around four hours, you will go back to Paracas and then take a bus back to Lima. This means that your 10-day itinerary has come to an end and it is time to go back home.

However, there is much more to see in Peru and you need to come back to explore the Amazon region and cruise a river, perhaps hike to a glacier or see the Misty volcano in Arequipa.

This post was originally published in August 2019

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samba-inka-adventures · 5 years

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Auf nach Puno

380 km Busfahrt stehen heute auf dem Programm. Dafür würde ein Bus regulär 7 Stunden benötigen. Wir entscheiden uns jedoch für die 10 stündige Tour mit einigen Zwischenstopps damit es nicht langweilig wird 🤣

Im kleinen Dorf Andahuaylillas schauen wir uns kurz die Kirche an und ich kaufe mir noch einen neuen Reisegeldbeutel. Auf 4330m legen wir den nächsten Stopp auf dem Pass La Raya ein. Es geht weiter über die Anden. Links und rechts von uns erstrecken sich 3000 bis 5000 m hohe Berge. So langsam gewöhne ich mich an die Höhe. Bisher habe ich jeden Tag 1-2 Tabletten gegen die Höhe eingeworfen und morgens einen kräftigen Koka-Tee getrunken.

Entlang des Urubamba, dem heiligen Fluss, welcher auch am Fuße des Machu Picchu durchs heilige Tal führt, geht es zu den Inka Ruinen in Raqchi. Erneut gibt es einen Markt mit allerlei Krimskrams. Ich hole mir ein Armkettchen aus Quarzstein und Steph noch ein paar andere hübsche Schmuckstücke und für ihren Mann eine blaue Pyramide, die er zusammen mit den anderen zur Gizeh Konstellation aufstellen möchte. Soll anscheinend Glück bringen.

Im nächsten Stopp gibt es Mittagessen, wird auch Zeit, denn mein Magen knurrt schon 😅 nach einer dreiviertel Stunde setzen wir die Reise fort. Auf dem 4335m hohen Pass machen wir nur kurz für ein Foto halt. In Pukara machen wir noch eine kurze Kaffeepause bevor es durch die Sierra des Andes, vorbei an Juliaca bis nach Puno auf 3800m hinunter geht. Im Andenhochland wird das trendige Pseudogetreide Quinoa angebaut. Durch die erhöhte Nachfrage hat sich der Preis in den letzten Jahren von 3 auf 6 Soles/kg, also 1,60€/kg, verdoppelt. Was sogar für die einheimische Bevölkerung teuer ist. Neben Avocado, Kaffee oder Koka Anbau, ist auch die Goldmine eine wichtige Einnahmequelle für das Andenvolk.

Auf den Wiesen entlang des Weges stehen vereinzelt kleine Hütten. Im Winter kann wohl es bis zu -10°C kalt werden, deshalb werden die Häuser hier sehr klein gebaut und es gibt in jedem Haus einen Kaminofen.

In Puno schnappen wir unser Gepäck, beziehen unser schönes Hotel und buchen noch eine Bootstour über den Titicaca See und zu den Uros, den schwimmenden Dörfern.

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Day 26 - Uros and Amantani Islands

Despite upgrading ourselves to first class for the bus journey we arrive not at all rested. Holly described it as like trying to sleep through an earthquake, and I've been suffering with "digestive issues" for the last week or so but was scared to try and reach the toilet. No accidents, either on the road or in my trousers, but not a restful journey for either of us. Rob and Jess had an even worse journey on the top deck, swaying about. We all agree the driver must have actually taken the off road route here.

Anyway, 5am we step off the bus into the stinking bus station and get our first glimpse of the lake. We're met by Nancy, with whom we've booked our 2 day lake tour, and bundle into a taxi to a nearby hostel where we can shower, eat and wait until 8am pick up for the docks.

Somewhat dismayed, we've been added to another tour so we're now four of 26 people boarding this boat and I'm relieved to see that at least they have one life ring (no life jackets at all though!).

First stop is Uros, the floating islands made of reeds. It's an interesting spot and very strange to walk about feeling the ground move under you. They explain how the islands are made and how they must be renewed every 18 months and how they have to raise their houses off the "ground" to avoid damp coming in. It's all very quirky but we can't quite fathom why they don't just move to the land. It's only a few hundred metres away. We decide that this place only continues to exist in order to entertain tourists like us. There are tourists on every little island we can see. We're broken into groups of 5 or 6 and herded into one of the little huts where one of the local women shows us the stuff she makes and makes us feel very awkward not to buy anything. Then all aboard a traditional reed boat to cross to another small reed island. 10 soles each please. What's on this island? Another shop of course. Where's our boat we've already paid for? Following behind of course.

On to Amantani Island where we meet our host for the night, Luis. He's a great guy and we struggle by in Spanish but mostly we get the gist of what the other is saying. We walk to the top of the island - much further than it looks - to enjoy the sunset. The island is beautiful. It looks like we could be in Greece or southern Italy as the crystal water meets the dry, cracked earth. We both notice the altitude is deceptive. We're at about 4,800m here but because the lake looks like the sea, it's hard to convince ourselves we're not at sea level. Moving about is even more exhausting than in Cusco.

Finally back to Luis's for dinner and bed. Shattered. There's a "disco" at the main square tonight but we can't face it. It's only 7.50pm but we're out like a light.

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thewanderingcore · 5 years

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South America is a distant dream for me, far away from India, a land of remarkable alpines, dense forests, multihued cities, and of course Machu Picchu in Peru. Rann of Kutch in Gujarat reminds me of my dream trip to the salt flats of Bolivia. A diverse continent with various countries of different natural marvels, there are some amazing places to see in South America. So, here is my South America bucket list with all the breathtaking places to visit in South America.

Breathtaking places to visit in South America

1. See the Amazon Rainforest

Flying into Leticia, Colombia I watched in awe the sea of green trees below me seem to go on forever. We hired a local to take us by boat 2 hours up the Amazon river to an untouched portion of the rainforest far from town. I traveled during the rainy season which gave my Amazon experience the added bonus of canoeing through the rainforest canopy.

Photo by Geena Truman

Five hours of canoe-ing through dense vegetation. Macaws, howler monkeys, iguanas, squirrel monkeys, and an array of other wildlife just 10 feet above our heads. Our guide, Armando, hacking our path through the jungle with a long machete. The experience was surreal. Just the three of us completely immersed in the rainforest. The deafening sounds of insects and animal calls never stopped. We slept deep in the rainforest on a hammock constructed on a floating platform in the middle of a lake. Our nighttime search of Caiman, candlelight dinner on the floor of our floating platform and early morning canoe around the lake were highlights of our two days in the jungle. We got to know about the jungle. A bucket-list adventure that I didn’t even know I had. To sleep in the jungle and experience the serenity and peacefulness of nature around me. Visiting the Amazon Rainforest will forever be high in my list of travel adventures.

– Geena Truman | Bartender Abroad

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Peru

2. Trek for Machu Picchu

So many other travelers warned me that Machu Picchu was “too touristy” and too busy with people. While all of these warnings may have lowered my expectations, upon arriving I was actually blown away by just how extraordinary Machu Picchu was.

Machu Picchu is one of the best places to visit in South America!

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Yes, there were many tourists there but that didn’t make the incredible feat of building a village on the side of a mountain out of stone any less incredible. The workmanship of the Incas is astounding and to this date, Machu Picchu is still one of the most magnificent things I’ve ever seen!

– Bailey Busslinger | Destination Less Travel | Facebook

3. Islas Ballestas

Islas Ballestas is also called the poor man’s Galapagos, but don’t think it is, therefore, less interesting. The group of islands before the coast of Peru just south of Lima has an incredibly rich biodiversity with a variety of birds and marine wildlife. It’s a biologists dream and a paradise for those that love nature and animals.

Photo by Ellis Veen

Islas Ballestas is easy to reach with daily boat tours from Paracas, only 4 hours away from Lima. It’s almost sure you get to see the sea lions that like to spend their day sleeping at the rocky islands. Pelicans are another guaranteed sight and if you are lucky you may see penguins, dolphins or flamingos. From August to October, you might even see humpback whales.

The sea may be rough but it all adds up to the adventure that does not stop at the islands. Paracas is surrounded by stunning desert landscapes. The nearby Paracas Natural Reserve and the small town of Huacachina with its sand dunes offer much more beauty and adventure in Peru.

– Ellis Veen| Backpack Adventures

4. Visiting the floating villages on Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca is located at the border between Peru and Bolivia at an elevation of over 3,800 meters above sea level and is the highest navigable body of water in the world. Until today, around 5,000 people live on artificial islands that float on the surface of Lake Titicaca. The Uros People have built their own islands with totora reeds for centuries and still do so today.

Photo By Mike

The floating villages can be visited from both the Peruvian and the Bolivian side of the lake. Most visitors visit the islands on short day trips which include a short-stop on several of the islands and a few explanations of the fascinating everyday life of the Uros People. However, if you want to learn more about life on Lake Titicaca, you can also organize a homestay at one of the islands with one or more overnight stays. We spent two days at one of the islands in Bolivia, one of the safest countries in South America. On day one, we went on a boat trip where we learned how the islands are constructed and how to cut the totora. We also learned about the fishing and cooking techniques of the Uros People. Our trip to the Uros island was definitely one of our most amazing experiences in South America.

– Mike | 197TravelStamps

5. Rainbow Mountain

Located just a few hours outside of Cusco, it’s hard to believe that Rainbow Mountain was only discovered to tourism a few years ago. But now the secret’s out, Peru’s colorful summit is fast becoming one of South America’s most popular attractions – and it’s easy to see why.

Photo by Julianne Oliveri

At first glance, you’d think the photos were photo-shopped but, believe it or not, those multi-colored peaks are for real.

Guided hikes are the best way to experience Rainbow Mountain and the views along the ascent are just as breath-taking. You’ll pass through vast valleys dotted with friendly alpacas, snow-capped mountains, and even giant glaciers before you start to see the colors of the rocks transform before your eyes. Standing at the summit and seeing Rainbow Mountain in all its colorful glory is an absolute “bucket-list” essential and something you’ll never forget!

– Julianne Oliveri | Part-Time Passport

6. Colca Canyon

Colca Canyon should be on every South America bucket list. The canyon is the second deepest in the world and a unique place to spot the Andean Condor, one of the largest birds in the world. You could go on a day trip or do a two- or three-days hiking tour of Colca Canyon. All the options take you to Cruz del Condor viewpoint which is the place you are most likely to see condors hunting in the morning.

Photo By Linn Haglund

The hiking tours take you down to the bottom of the canyon where vegetation is lush and green with an abundance of fruit trees. You will stay one or two nights at the bottom of the canyon before the final day of hiking takes you straight up to the top in only a few hours. Be prepared, it is a hard hike but totally worth the experience.

– Linn Haglund | Brainy Backpackers

7. Flying over the Nazca Lines

In the midst of arid Nazca Desert in Peru, a series of giant carvings have been puzzling scientists and archaeologists for decades. These geoglyphs are the Nazca Lines – figures of humans, animals, birds, trees, flowers and other objects with mysterious origins.

Photo By Alex Trembath

It is believed that the lines were sculpted in the desert by the Nazca people around two thousand years ago. But the big mystery is their purpose. Theories have been suggested, but nobody knows for certain why these breathtaking carvings were created in the first place.

From a small airport just outside Nazca city, you can take a short flight to see the most famous of the carved figures from above, such as the monkey, the hummingbird, and the astronaut. You need to arrive early and be prepared to wait for a while before taking to the air, but it’s worth the effort to see one of the world’s greatest creative mysteries.

– Alex Trembath | Career Gappers

Chile

8. Wine tasting

When it comes to wine tasting, Chile’s wine regions rank right up there with those of France, Italy, and California. Though it’s one of the youngest wine regions in the world (rising to popularity in just the past thirty years), it’s already one of the most sought after and is known the world over for its chardonnays, it’s Sauvignon Blancs, and its cabernet sauvignons.

Photo By Ashley Smith

When in South America, sampling your fair share of Chile’s wines is a fun and eye-opening experience. You can go for full, formal tastings, tour the wineries, or book a guided tour on a “wine bus” to sample many of the area’s products.

– Ashley Smith | My Wanderlusty Life

9. The Atacama Desert

In my bio, it says “go to space one day” which I’m not sure I’ll manage unless I win the lottery. That’s why the Atacama Desert in Chile is one of my favorite places on earth. It’s so alien! Moon landscapes, mars landscapes, surreal lagoons with salt flats and blue skies with pinkish volcano’s lining up. The geysers and rainbow mountains make the landscape complete. All this at an altitude of 4000 meters and up reaching towards space.

Photo By Chris W.

One day I want to make another Atacama Desert trip and I recommend everyone to put it on their bucket list for South America.

– Chris W. | Chris Travel Blog (CTB Global)

10. Easter Island

It may be difficult and expensive to get to Easter Island: a five and a half hour flight from the Chilean Capital of Santiago, or four hours from Tahiti. Either way, Easter Island is a magical place that deserves a spot on your South America bucket list, even though it is in the middle of the Pacific.

Easter Island is home to over 400 moai head statues that are mysteriously scattered throughout the island, earning Easter Island a spot as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Don’t miss these important things to see on Easter Island: the Rano Raraku birthplace quarry, Ahu Tahai, and Ahu Tongariki statue platforms, Anakena Beach, and the dormant Rano Kau volcano.

Photos by Halef & Michael

My favorite is the humble Anthropological Easter Island Museum, where you can learn more about the almost mythical Rapa Nui culture. It also houses many interesting objects, such as the only female moai on the island, a surviving moai eyeball, and several other important Rapa Nui artifacts.

– Halef & Michael | The Round The World Guys

11. Torres del Paine Aka W Trek

In the southernmost part of Chile, in South America’s famed Patagonia region, lies one of the most naturally beautiful places in the world – Torres del Paine National Park. Filled with some of the most stunning turquoise lakes, jagged peaks, and sweeping landscapes, Torres del Paine is easily worth the long journey to get there.

Photo By Kay

After visiting Torres del Paine on two separate occasions, I’d highly recommend doing a multi-day trek to explore the various mountains, glaciers, and rock formations in the park. The most famous of these multi-day hikes is the 5-day W Trek in Torres del Paine. Taking adventurous hikers to some of the most iconic spots in the park, like the Mirador Base de las Torres and Glacier Grey, the W Trek in Torres del Paine is achievable even for hikers who have never done a multi-day trek before.

– Kay | Jetfarer

12. Grey Glacier

Grey Glacier is one of the most spectacular sights in the Torres del Paine national park, located in Southern Chile’s Patagonia. It is one of the smallest glaciers in the Southern Patagonian impressive ice field. But with its unique grey-blue color and breathtaking mountain backdrop, there is no doubt that Grey Glacier belongs on your South America bucket list. The blue color is so intense it can be seen from space.

Photo By Julie

There are a few different ways you can experience the beauty of the glacier. You can access it as part of the famous W and O treks, by taking a boat or a kayak across Lago Grey, and finally by ice trekking the glacier! The boat tour will treat you to the most gorgeous vistas of the sparkling blue glacier, with towering snow-capped mountains in the background. If you get lucky enough to visit the park on a bright sunny day and catch a reflection of the glacier in the lake, you will experience one of the most beautiful panoramas in South America.

– Julie | Wandering Sunsets

Ecuador

13. The Galapagos Islands

A trip to the Galapagos Islands is one of those rare dream trips that transports you into a natural universe, a world where wildlife rules and the scenery is awe-inspiring. From strange moon-like islands to the lushness of the highlands of Santa Cruz, the Galapagos offers a vast range of terrain and is one of the few remaining unspoiled regions of the world. This breathtaking volcanic archipelago is so remote it harbors animal and plant species found nowhere else in the world.

Photo By Carol Perehudoff

Sitting approximately 1,000 km off the Ecuadorian coast, the islands were visited by Charles Darwin in 1835, and have developed an almost mythical fascination for adventurous travelers. While the easiest way to explore is with a Galapagos cruise, island hopping is also possible – and can be more budget-friendly – though independent travelers are more limited in where they can go. Activities include hiking, paddle boarding, kayaking, and snorkeling, and you may be accompanied by curious animals both in the water and on the ground.

– Carol Perehudoff | Wandering Carol

14. Cycling down the Andes

One of the highlights of South America for me was cycling down the Andes along the Route of the Waterfalls from Banos to Puyo in Ecuador. The route starts in Banos, a small town dramatically perched on the edge of a deep ravine in the shadow of a towering active volcano. There are several places in town to rent a bicycle. The nice thing about this day trip is that most of the cycling is downhill!

Along the route, you will pass waterfalls gushing down the cliffs beside you and even trickling over the road in front of you. Stop off at the Devil’s Cauldron – dramatic waterfalls plunging down a steep cliff that you can reach via a series of wooden steps and walkways. With millions of droplets of water glistening in the sunshine, this is a delightful stop.

Photo By James

You can end your trip here and flag a passing truck to take you and your bike back up to Banos, or continue further downhill. The scenery gradually changes and the cool alpine air becomes thick and steamy as you reach the Amazon rainforest. In Puyo, there are trucks or buses to take you back to Banos, where you can soak in the hot springs that give it its name – a perfect end to the day.

– James | Travel Enthusiast

15. Quilotoa Lake

Up in the mountains of the Ecuadorian Andes is a hidden gem called the Quilotoa Lake, or Laguna Quilotoa in Spanish. You might be wondering what a lake is doing at over 3900m (~12800ft) above sea level. A long long time ago, this was a volcano and an immense eruption (VE I-6) occurred, causing this 3km (2-mile) wide caldera to form. Nowadays, it is a crater lake. The colors are beautiful due to the minerals that are dissolved in the water. The whole lake takes about 6-hours to circle and there are many insane viewpoints along the way.

Photo By Sean Lau

If you enjoy the beautiful scenery along with a great hike, this is a place you have to visit. Keep in mind that weather is a little erratic when you are in this altitude, so just pack accordingly!!

– Sean Lau| LivingOutLau|

Argentina

16. Fitz Roy

The Fitz Roy in Argentinian Patagonia is easily the most famous mountain on the Argentina side of the region. It’s is so iconic, it’s featured on the Patagonia clothing label. Though the particularly adventurous can rock climb it, one can reach the base as a day hike from the town of El Chaltén.

Photo By Kristin Addis

The hike will take most of the day and is moderate until the final hour, which is a steep and narrow climb up rocks. Once you reach the top you’ll be rewarded with the amazing view and the greenish blue glacial lake. There are often condors up top as well, circling the peaks. It’s a must-do in Patagonia!

– Kristin Addis | be My Travel Muse

17. El Chalten

The small town of El Chalten is a three-hour drive north of El Calafate in Patagonia, Argentina. The friendly town is nestled in a valley within the majestic Los Glaciares National Park by the Las Vueltas River. It is surrounded by towering rocky peaks including the iconic Cerro Torre and the Fitzroy Massif.

Photo By Sinead Camplin

There are numerous walks to suit all ages and abilities which are easily accessible on foot from the town center. Each walk provides diverse flora and fauna and breathtaking views plus the paths are well maintained with good signage. Don’t miss the opportunity to hike to beautiful Laguna Capri or the stunning Laguna Torre. We hiked every day during our stay in El Chalten and I would recommend it for anyone’s South America bucket list.

– Sinead Camplin| Map Made Memories

18. Perito Moreno

Perito Moreno glacier is a South America bucket list item if you are into nature. Located in Los Glaciares National Park near El Calafate in Argentina, Perito Moreno is an advancing glacier and one of the 48 glaciers fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.

Photo By Serena

There are many ways to visit Perito Moreno Glacier regardless of the type of traveler you are. If you are adventurous and physically fit, you can trek on the glacier with activities such as Big Ice or mini trekking. You can also join a kayaking tour to see the glacier. If you prefer more leisurely activities, then consider either taking a boat tour to see the glacier or visit the viewing platform. Perito Moreno is truly a natural wonder and something not to be missed when you visit South America.

– Serena| Serena’s Lenses

19. Learn to Tango

Many things may represent the country of Argentina, from gauchos to Malbec, but nothing represents the city of Buenos Aires more than Tango. So naturally, one of the top things to do in Buenos Aires to experience this passionate dance. One of the most popular ways is to visit one of the best Tango shows in Buenos Aires, and there are many.

Photo By Erin Mushaway

They often include dinner and wine to enjoy while you watch the performance. If you want a less produced and more authentic, local experience, then visit a milonga. In the milonga dance halls, you’ll see locals dance and may even get asked to dance yourself. Whether you go to an elaborately produced show and dance the night away in a milonga, you’ll fall in love with Tango in Buenos Aires.

– Erin Mushaway| Sol Salute

20. Tierra del Fuego

Tierra del Fuego is known in Argentina as “Fin del Mundo” – the end of the world. The reference to the end of the world is literal: Tierra del Fuego is truly located at one end of the world, close to Antartica. But upon visiting, one realizes that there’s more than just geography in this expression. Tierra del Fuego is a unique place, in fact out of this world and not just at the end of it.

Part of the greater Patagonia, with its capital Ushuaia Tierra del Fuego is a magic land – one of the oceans, forests, mountains, and glaciers. There are many things to do in Ushuaia. Most people visit to navigate the Beagle Channel, a perfect place to admire wildlife such as whales, sea lions and two species of penguins. Another highlight is Tierra del Fuego National Park with its many hiking trails.

Photos by Claudia Tavani

But there is more: Laguna Esmeralda and Laguna Turquesa are two beautiful glacier lakes that can be reached on fairly easy hikes. The trails start at around 17 km from Ushuaia. Lago Escondido is another fantastic place for an easy hike and – provided the weather allows it – kayaking.

When in Tierra del Fuego, make sure to get a taste of the local specialties: centollas (king crab) abound in the region and several restaurants serve it; asado fuengino is a mixed grill but it guests all have to eat from the same cutting board, and it thus becomes a real social experience.

– Claudia Tavani | My Adventures Across The World

21. Ushuaia

The town of Ushuaia in southern Argentina is the southernmost town on earth. The town really exploits that moniker. There are many places in Ushuaia that use that name; southernmost hotel, restaurant, museum, train and more. Although its geographic location is the draw, there are lots of things to do and see in Ushuaia.

The Tierra del Fuego National Park with its little train is stunning. There is an old prison turned into a museum and art exhibit and interesting architecture incongruously reminiscent of a Swiss village. As a major port on the cruise route, Ushuaia gets a lot of visitors from all over the world.

– Talek Nantes | Travel with Talek | Facebook

22. Serranía de Hornocal, Jujuy

Serranía de Hornocal, or just El Hornocal, is a beautiful mountain range located in Argentinas northern corner, in the province of Jujuy. It’s also known as the mountain of 14 colors. Just by looking at a photo of the mountain range, it’s easy to understand why. The mountain is covered with lines of colors in all kinds of shades, the most dominant being shades of red, green, yellow and orange. While El Hornocals top is at 4761 meters altitude, the best view of the mountain range is at 4600 meters altitude across the gorge from El Hornocal. From the viewpoints parking lot, you can hike down to see El Hornocal from different angles.

Photo By Julie Sande

The province of Jujuy is still not too frequented by tourists, it lies a bit out of the way for most travelers. Still, it has a lot of beautiful and interesting sceneries and history, El Hornocal being just one of the highlights.

– Julie Sande | Why Not Ju?

23. Iguazu Falls, Brazil & Argentina

The waterfalls at Iguazu will completely blow you away. They are the most spectacular waterfalls in the world, easily beating out Victoria and Niagara. Even Eleanor Roosevelt herself famously uttered the words “poor Niagara” when she saw Iguazu.

It’s really worth taking two days to visit both the Brazilian side and the Argentine side if you can, as they each offer different experiences. Most of the falls are on the Argentine side of the border. This means that, from the Brazil side, you have spectacular panoramic views of the falls from across the river.

On the Argentine side, you really have the chance to get up close and personal with the falls and experience all their might and power. The Garganta del Diablo is the deepest and highest of the falls and is a highlight for many visitors.

– Wendy Werneth | The Nomadic Vegan| Facebook

Brazil

24. Carnival in Rio

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Carnaval do Rio de Janeiro in Portuguese) is definitely one of those bucket list experiences and it was certainly on mine. It is without a doubt one of the biggest carnivals in the world with a crazy amount of people out on the street every day of the carnival. Think more than 1 million people out on the streets each and every day for the 5-day festival.

Photo by Lauren

Occurring before Lent each year the carnival has amazing organized parades in the Sambadrone, which was one of the most ostentatious displays my husband and I have ever seen. Street parties, known as Blocos are also crazy in their own right and definitely worth a look. Even, as a couple traveling Brazil, we enjoyed Carnival but as a young 20 something single, I am sure Carnival would be a whole different experience.

– Lauren | Luxury Travel Hacks

25. Christ the Redeemer

There are few places in the world more beautiful than Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and to add to its many charms, Rio is also home to one of the new Seven Wonders of the World – the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

Photo By Julianne Oliveri

Standing tall, at nearly 100 feet high, the statue of Christ keeps a watch over the city of Rio de Janeiro from the summit of Corcovado Mountain. The easiest way to travel up to the statue is by funicular but there are also hiking trails up the mountain, for those seeking a bit more adventure.

Be prepared for some serious crowds at the top but the 360-degree views more than makeup for it. You can see the whole city from here, including Rio’s iconic beaches, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and the colorful mountainside favelas.

– Julianne Oliveri | Part-Time Passport

Colombia

26. Cartagena Old Town

Cartagena, Colombia is one of the most popular cities to visit in South America, and with good reason. With its colorful buildings, lively atmosphere and unique blend of cultures, the colonial city is a memorable experience. The central part of Cartagena is referred to as Old Town or the walled city. Surrounded by a wall built hundreds of years ago as a way to protect Cartagena from invaders, Old Town Cartagena is the most vibrant, albeit most touristy, part of the city.

Roaming the streets of Old Town is an experience for the senses. The intoxicating smell of street food and the clamor of vendors selling their goods fills the hot, humid air. It’s easy to spend hours simply strolling through the streets admiring the rainbow of buildings with their brightly painted doors. Grab a gelato or ice cream and relax under the trees in one of the plazas in Old Town or splurge and stay the night in one of the Casas inside the walled city. These charming, boutique hotels are housed in buildings that are 200 years old. With only a handful of rooms and a small rooftop pool to hp guests escape the heat, they are perfect for couples looking for a romantic getaway or even families visiting Cartagena with kids.

– Melissa | Parenthood & Passports

27. Medellin

Medellin Colombia should be on your South America bucket list. Known as the City of Eternal Spring due to the pleasant climate, with temperatures averaging around 25 C year round. Medellin is a popular location for digital nomads. I visited for a week during December and loved this beautiful city surrounded by the Andes Mountains.

Photo By Susan Moore

Traveling to Medellin alone I found the city easy to get around via the excellent metro system along with the metrocable (urban cable cars) which are included in the price of the metro ticket. Colombians are friendly, and you can get by with a minimum of Spanish language skills. Two of the big events that draw visitors to Medellin are the Festival of Flowers in August and Alumbrados – the incredible Christmas light display on the Medellin River. Be sure to put Medellin Colombia on your bucket list!

– Susan Moore | Solo Trips and Tips

28. San Cipriano (Natural Reserve)

One place that should be on your bucket list for South America is San Cipriano. A natural jungle experience just a few hours from Cali, Colombia. How does the sight of the world’s most crystalline waters sound? Or, if that’s not enough for you, what about bathing under a waterfall in a secluded location with next to nobody around.

Photo By Daniel James

The waterfall, named, La Ventiadora, is hidden within the San Cipriano Natural Reserve. Once inside the reserve, you can hire a local guide inside to take you to this hidden spot. This waterfall is one of the attractions outside of the usual Colombia guide books that many tourists have not yet had the chance to visit.

– Daniel James | Layer Culture

29. Cocora Valley

Vast greenery, rolling hills, and wax palm trees so tall, that they seem to reach the edge of the sky. This is Cocora Valley, a hidden gem in the mountains of Colombia.

Cocora Valley is an adventurer’s treasure and a traveler’s paradise. Its simple beauty and natural scenery are some of the reasons as to why it is on top of my recommended South America destinations. It sits in Salento, a prominent coffee region in Colombia. There are many hiking paths that take you onto routes not visited by others. Here, you can truly escape from urban pollution and the hectic chatters of city life.

Photo By Daisy

Cocora is definitely one of my favorites destinations, and I’d suggest anyone to wander among this natural escape!

– Daisy | Beyond my Border

Bolivia

30. Uyuni Salt Flats

No South America bucket list is complete without a tour through the stunning salt flats outside Uyuni, Bolivia. This classic road trip takes you through surreal landscapes that look like they are from another planet. The star attraction here is the expansive Uyuni salt flats, a giant flat sea of salt that stretches as far as the eye can see, creating an optical illusion that lets photographers play with perspective. In fact, taking creative photos of yourself getting “eaten” by a toy dinosaur or popping out of Pringles can is undeniably part of the appeal.

Photo By Nate Hake

But, aside from the photo opportunities, a tour of the Uyuni salt flats is a not-to-be-missed adventure that will bring you face to face with some of the most incredible landscapes on this planet.

Oh, and here’s a pro tip for you: book your multi-day salt flats excursion one-way instead of round-trip, and plan it so that you end your adventure in Chile’s Atacama desert, another great entry for your South America bucket list!

– Nate Hake | Travel Lemming

31. Angel Falls, Venezuela

Angel Falls in Venezuela is one of those bucket list places that sadly, most people will never get to visit. Venezuela is one of the most dangerous countries in the world, and it is not recommended to travel there at the moment. I was lucky to visit in 2016 and was wowed by the incredible nature in Canaima National Park, where you will find Angel Falls, the highest uninterrupted waterfall in the world.

Photo By Claire Sturzaker

Getting to Angel Falls is only possible with an organized tour, as it involves a flight to Canaima National Park, then a journey in a motorized canoe along the river. We finally caught our first glimpse of Angel Falls, tumbling down one of the tepuy flat-topped mountains, as we made our way along the river to our camp. Across the river, Angel Falls towered over us, still mesmerizing even in the dry season. We spent the night here, then hiked the last hour to Angel Falls the following morning, where we bathed in a pool close to the base of the falls. Swimming in Angel Falls is certainly a bucket list moment I will never forget!

– Claire Sturzaker |Tales of a Backpacker

32. Cruising on the Amazon river

Taking a cruise down the Amazon River is one of the best things to do in South America for those interested in wildlife and nature. As the world’s largest tropical rainforest, the Amazon is famous for its biodiversity of plants and wildlife. Spreading across 9 countries in South America, there are many options for experiencing the Amazon. Ecuador is a great choice given its eco-friendly lodges and affordable cruises down the Amazon river.

Photo By Laura

As one of the most bio-diverse places on the planet, taking a river cruise through the Ecuador Amazon is a great way to see the incredible flora, fauna, and wildlife. During my cruise down the river, we spotted 6 species of monkeys, anacondas, crocodiles, river dolphins, macaws, toucans, and sloths! Cruising down the Amazon river is an experience I’ll never forget and should be on everyone’s South America Bucket List.

– Laura | Explore With Lora

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Yazı ve Fotoğraf: Olay Salcan, 6 Ocak 2019

Sömürülen devletler, kendilerini sömüren devletler orayı terk ettikten asırlar sonra da olsa siyasi, ekonomik, kültürel istikrarı yakalamakta zorlanıyorlar. Çalkantılar ve kargaşa hep devam ediyor. Güney ve Orta Amerika ülkelerinin durumları, bugün bunun yaşanan canlı bir örneği. Bolivya da, bu bölgenin bu konuda en hareketli ülkelerinden birisi. 1809 yılında İspanya’ya karşı bağımsızlığını ilan eden Bolivya’da İspanyol askerlerinin ülkeyi terk etmelerinin tarihi olan 1825 yılından bu güne kadar 200 civarında darbe yapılmış. Bu nedenle de Bolivya’ya darbeler ülkesi demek hiç de yanlış olmayacaktır.

İspanyolların bölgeyi terk etmelerinden sonra arkalarında bıraktıkları sorunlar nedeni ile bu ülkelerin kendi içlerindeki sorunlara ilaveten komşu diğer ülkelerle de artan problemleri, bunları kendi aralarında savaşa kadar götürmüştür. 1879 yılında Bolivya, Peru ile birlikte, sınır anlaşmazlıkları yaşadığı güçlü komşusu Şili’ye savaş açmış, ancak dört yıl süren ve 1883 yılında biten Pasifik Savaşı sonunda ellerinde bulunan Pasifik Okyanusu bölgesindeki kıyı şeridini Şili’ye devretmek zorunda kalmışlardır. Bunun neticesi olarak Bolivya’nın okyanus ile olan bağlantısı kesilmiş ve ülke bir kara devletine dönüşmüştür.

Özgür bir ülke olan Bolivya, kendisinin tarihten gelen muhteşem kültürünün aksine İspanyol kültürünü bir üst kültür olarak benimsemeye devam ediyor. Kaynaklarının sömürülmesi ve yoksullaştırılmasını bu boyutlarda kabullenmiş olmalarının bu günkü görüntüsü, hiç de hoş değil. Yer altı ve üstü zenginliklerine rağmen hala fakirlik sınırını geçememiş bir ülke Bolivya. Gerçekte diğer Güney ve Orta Amerika ülkelerindeki durum, bundan çok farklı değil.

1932 yılında komşusu Paraguay ile bir sınır sorunu yüzünden Chaco Savaşı olarak adlandırılan bir savaşa katılmış. Savaş, Paraguay’ın zaferi ile sona erdiğinde sorunlu bölgede kaybeden yine Bolivya olmuştur.

Bolivya denince hemen akla gelen ve hiç şüphesiz ki yaşanan bu olayların içerisinde en ünlü olanı, 1966 senesinde Ernesto Che Guevara önderliğinde ve Küba desteğiyle başlatılan Bolivya devrim hareketi ve Guevara’nın Bolivya askerleri tarafından öldürülmesidir. Peru’da bir gün önce Tiki Kaka gölünde yaptığım Uros ve Taguile adaları gezimizden sonrasının ertesi günü sabahın erken saatlerinde otobüsle Bolivya’ya doğru hareket ettim. Sınır kapısında doldurduğum bir formdan sonra fazla beklemeden Bolivya’ya girdim. İlk durağım, Copacabana. Ufak ve şirin olan bu şehir Tiki Kaka gölü kıyısında, buradan katamarana binip Güneş adasına gideceğim. Adayı sizlere Peru’yu anlatırken Tiki Kaka gölü yazısı içerisinde bahsetmiştim. Bu nedenle burada bir kere daha anlatmayacağım.

Bu yazı serisini okuyanlar hemen anlayacaklardır, şehrin en görkemli binası her zaman olduğu gibi yine Plaza de Armas’daki Katedral. Gerçekten muhteşem görüntüsü ile tek başına şehri ve ziyaretçilerini etkisi altına alan bir yapı. Meydanı da güzel, meydanın hemen yanındaki açık ve kapalı alışveriş merkezi, renkli görüntülere sahip, gezilip görülmesinde ve insanların tanınmasında faydalı ve eğlenceli. Bolivya’nın çoğunluk halkı Aymara yerlileri. Ülkenin kısa boylu ve koyu tenli insanları, Aymara ve Keçuva dillerinin lehçeleriyle birlikte ortak dil olarak İspanyolca konuşuyorlar.

Güneş adasını ziyaret ettikten sonra otobüsle La Paz’a doğru hareket ettim. Akşam saatlerinde La Paz’a varmış olacağım. Ertesi gün de erken saatlerde La Paz’ı gezmeye ve ben de size La Paz ile ilgili izlenimlerimi anlatmaya başlayacağım.

LA PAZ

Bolivya’nın en önemli şehri La Paz. İspanyolcada barış anlamına gelen La Paz ülkenin yönetimsel başkentidir. Yasal başkent ise Sucre olmasına karşın; bakanlar kurulu, La Paz’da yerleşik ve ülke buradan yönetiliyor. Denizden 4000 metreye yüksekliği ile dünyada en yüksek başkentlerden birisi olma özelliğine sahip La Paz etrafı dağlarla çevrili bir çanak şeklinde. Şehri çepeçevre saran bu tepelerde gecekondular ve fakir halk konuşlanmış. Daha düşük rakımlı olan merkezde ise daha hali vakti yerinde olanlar yaşıyor ve gökdelenler yükseliyor. Emin olun merkezde ağaçlar yetişirken, tepelerde yetişmiyor. Yani her bakımdan yaşam daha farklı. Yukarıdan şehre bakmak için çıktığımızda nefes almak, burada rakım farkından dolayı zorlaşıyor. Gecekondu bölgesinde hava, bile kısıtlı. Bu şehirdeki en büyük sorun, kesinlikle yüksek rakımdan dolayı oksijen eksikliği. Bu da nefes almada ve yürümede sıkıntı yaratabiliyor. Siz siz olun kabadayılık yaparak hızlı hızlı yürümeyin. Sıkıntı yaşayabilirsiniz. Yani hiç acele etmeden yavaş yavaş yürüyün.

CALLE JEAN SOKAĞI

Kolonyal dönemden kalma rengarenk evleri ile Calle Jean sokağı, turistlerin ilgisini çeken bir cazibe merkezi. Girişindeki Pedro Domingo Murillo müzesinden sonra taş döşenmiş sokakta yürürken kafe, müze ve sanat galerisi olarak kullanılan sağlı sollu, tarihi görünümlü göz alıcı renklere boyanmış evler, değişik bir görüntü veriyorlar.

La Paz’daki en enteresan ve görülmeden ayrılmaması gereken yer hiç kuşkusuz, Büyücüler Çarşısı (Calle de Las Burujas). Büyü olarak kullanılan heykelcikler, otlar, şifalı ilaçlar, çeşitli taşlar ve renkli iplikler satılıyor. Ama en değişik olanı da evlere bereket getirdiğine inanılan kurutulmuş lama ceninlerinin satılması. Çarşı gerçekte bir sokak ve iki taraflı dükkanlarla dolu. Bir zamanlar büyük bir çoğunluğu büyücü dükkanları olan bu sokakta büyücü dükkanlarının popülaritelerini kaybetmeleri ve sayılarının çok azalmaları nedeni ile şimdilerde hediyelik eşya, lama ve alpaka yününden yapılmış giyecekler satan dükkanlar çoğunlukta. Tarihi kolonyal dokusu, büyücü dükkanları ile çok renkli, hareketli ve eğlenceli bir sokak.

KATEDRAL

Bu sokaktan sola doğru döndüğünüzde katedralin gösterili yapısı ile karşılaşıyorum. Katedralin daha çok çevresi ilgimi çekiyor. Burası, tam bir panayır yeri. Ne ararsan var. Seyyar satıcılar, biraz ilerde açık bir pazar. Bolivya ile ilgili her türlü ip ipucunu burada görebilirsiniz. Çok hareketli, renkli ve gürültülü bir meydan. Her renkten ufak ve bizde 1960 larda görülen burunlu araçlar toplu taşımacılık yapıyorlar. Trafik, bu renkli kalabalık, katedral, meydan, seyyar satıcılar, geleneksel kıyafetleri ile insanlar, giyecekler ve yiyeceklerini görerek Bolivya hakkında fikir sahibi olunacak özel bir mekan.

Bolivya’nın en renkli ve göze hoş gelen tarafı, geleneksel giysileri içerisindeki yerel halk. Bu giysilerindeki en göze çarpan da, kadınların melon şapkaları. Şapka giyme tarzları, aynı zamanda medeni durumlarının bir göstergesi. Kadın evliyse melon şapka, tam tepesinde; bekar ise kafasının üzerinde hafif yana, çapkınca yatık biçimde konuyor. Kadınların uzun simsiyah saçları genelde iki yandan örgülü, renkli ipliklerden yapılmış kordonlarla bağlanıyor. Sırtlarına atıp bir çengelli iğneyle boyunlarında birleştirdikleri rengarenk şallar çoğunlukla sırtlarında çocuklarını ya da alışverişte aldıklarını taşımak için kullanılıyor. Hiçbir şey almamışsa omuzunu örtüyor.

MORİDAR TEPESİNDEN BAKIŞ

Şehir, en güzel bir şekilde 3685 m. yüksekliğinde ve 360 derecelik bir görüş açısı imkanı veren Moridar adlı bir tepeden seyrediliyor. Buradan şehri tamamen çevreleyen tepe ve gecekonduları görmek çok farklı bir keyif veriyor.

PLAZA MURİLLO

Şehrin en güzel yerlerinden birisi de Plaza Murillo yani Murillo Meydanı. Plaza Murillo’ya ismini veren Petro Domingo Murillo, Bolivya’nın bağımsızlığı için savaşmış ulusal bir kahraman ve kaderin cilvesi bugün adını taşıyan bu meydanda 1810 yılında asılmış. Meydanın merkezindeki heykel, onun heykeli. İspanyollar döneminde ismi Plaza de Armas olan bu meydan daha sonra bu adı almış. Katedrali ile beraber değişen bir şey yok. Yine Plaza de Armas ve katedral ikilisi karşımızda. Başkanlık Sarayı, Millet Meclisi Binası gibi diğer kamu binaları ile meydan Bolivya’nın siyasi hayatının merkezi konumunda. Katedral de ayrı bir güzellik katıyor. Çevre binalarının sevimliliği ve banklarda oturmaya gelen yaşlı insanlar ve şımarık güvercinleri ile insana keyif veren bir meydan.

AY VADİSİ

Şehirden 10 km. kadar uzakta yer alan Ay Vadisi tipik bir doğa olayı. Uzun bir zaman dilimi içerisinde yağmur ve rüzgarın etkisiyle aşınan bir dağdan arta kalan görüntü oldukça güzel. Gerçekte Anadolu’da çok rastladığımız bir olgu. Farklı bir hava vermek için de Ay Vadisi adını vermişler.

BOLİVYA LEZZETLERİ

Bolivya’nın mutfağı, bizim damak tadımıza da uygun. Katiyetle aç kalmazsınız. Garnitür olarak patates ve pilavla servis edilen ve üzerinde yumurta olan Silpancho isimli yemeği denemeden ayrılmayın. Özel bir sos ile servis edilen ve fırında pişirilen et yemeğinin adı, Saltenya. Diğer bir lezzet de, şiş kebap usulü pişirilen ve patatesle servis edilen Anticucho de corazôn’dur. Tadı acı ve içerisinde yumurta olan Aciyeko isimli çorba, çorba sevenlerin deneyebileceği farklı bir lezzet.

Ulusal içkisi olan Chaf lay, üzümden yapılmış içkinin içene, gazoz, limon dilimleri ve bol buz karıştırılarak servis edilen, tadı hoş bir içki. Hoşça kalınız.

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