by Sarah Jervis | Jul 31, 2025 | Our Journey, South America
19th July. After just one day in Lima, we found ourselves wondering if we should have stayed longer to explore more. But with a one-hour taxi ride each way, expensive camping, and the ever-present grey gloom, we decided that one day was enough. We’re sure we missed...
by Sarah Jervis | Jul 29, 2025 | Our Journey, South America
July 15th. Leaving Huaraz, we continued south on the 3N. The road was in terrible condition—100+ kilometers of potholes in every shape, size, and depth. Tim had Bruce swerving like she was on roller-skates, making for painfully slow progress. As the sun began to set,...
by Sarah Jervis | Jul 26, 2025 | Our Journey, South America
packing & prepping July 10th. Rolling into ‘Refugio Chana’ aka Chana’s house, late in the afternoon meant we had to hustle to get everything together and packed. Chana’s house is located at the end of the Santa Cruz trail. We order of...
by Sarah Jervis | Jul 24, 2025 | Our Journey, South America
history The Cordillera Blanca, meaning “White Range”, is the highest tropical mountain range in the world, stretching over 180 km through northern Peru. Formed by the subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate, this range boasts more than 50...
by Sarah Jervis | Jul 20, 2025 | Our Journey, South America
July 5th. Leaving Mollepata behind, the road soon transformed into a series of tight switchbacks once paved. Now half buried under rubble from frequent landslides. We could hardly believe our eyes. Looking ahead, the route snaked its way down our side of the canyon...
