Monday, March 8, 2010

Road between Abancay and Cusco 3-1-2010



This is the river that flooded the road out between Cusco and Abancay. For a period of time the missionaries were trapped in Abancay and the only way out would be to go to Andahuaylas.



Notice that parts of the road is gone. A temporary road of gravel had to be built. Closer to Abancay part of the highway was missing only it was about 1,000 feet down. We couldn't stop to take a picture as there was no place to pull over and stop.




You can see the river now and what it was like a few weeks back when they received so much rain.

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Inka Shops

Inka Shops
There are hundreds and hundreds of little vendors selling their wares from clothing, dolls, purses, jewelry etc. We didn't buy anything but got a good idea of some of the things that they have.

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
On our P-day we went to Miraflores and ate at a fantastic restaurant just above the cliff. The tall building in the background is the Marriott hotel. The name of the restaurant was Mangos. It was buffet.

Pacific Ocean

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