Monday, March 8, 2010

Flooding Huacarpay and other cities 3-2-2010



On our way to Urcos and then Sicuani from Cusco we came upon the city of Huacarpay that is under water. Even though these people have been displaced from their homes they can still smile.




The people moved into these blue tents provided by the government.







There is water on all sides of this small town and right down the middle and the water is still flowing.







See where the road would have gone straight.







This is not just one or two homes but the entire city.







The blue building is the school.







Even part of the road is under water.




As we left Huacarpay several miles down the road we came upon this other city that was under water. I didn't get the name of that city. From here we went to Urcos. By the time that we left Urcos it was dark. There could have been other towns under water.





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Inka Shops

Inka Shops
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Highway

Highway
One of many highways in Lima. This is Avenida Arequipa that runs north and south. Maybe 9-10 blocks from our apartment. During rush hour this road will be packed.

Highway

Highway
Another highway running thru Lima.

Tall buildings

Tall buildings
This is a look of San Isidro where we live and the mission office.

Miraflores from the air

Miraflores from the air
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Pacific Ocean

Pacific Ocean
Looking down about 500-600 feet from the Mangos restaurant to the ocean