It’s kind of hard to write this blog because there is so little free time to do anything and the conditions are not conducive either. Even connecting the computer to the electric outlet is an issue, not to mention the internet connection which is slow and infrequent. Loading pictures takes forever.
Ania and I are having more and more concerns about our leader and his ability to deliver. We decided that we would be much better off on our own, organizing our own travel so we are contemplating a cession. Last night we found a beautiful colonial hotel here in Huacachina and this morning we decided to move there. We approached Andrzej right after breakfast since our “leader” announced last night that instead moving down to Nazca today, we’d be spending one more night in this dump and start our trip down south tomorrow at sunrise.
Our decision to move started a revolt and two other women moved with us -- Regina who is a retired civil engineer and a very experienced traveler, and Ola, a very nice and energetic Ukrainian woman. The rest of the group decided to stay in the dump with our leader. He apologized to us and paid for the upgrade.
After the move, we went to the museum of the cultures of Ica -- starting with the oldest Paracas culture, then Ica, then Nazca and finally Inca. It was a small museum, but quite well done. Then we we drove to a 120 years old winery (Tacama) where we got a tour and also wine tasting. Then lunch in a traditional restaurant and finally the biggest attraction so far --- a 2-hour ride through the gigantic sand dunes in a special sand vehicle with a fabulous driver, Carlos. It was amazing --- the views, the rollercoaster ride up and down, the enormity of the place. Some people also sand boarded. It was amazing.
Now we are enjoying our lovely hotel and the welcome drink of pisco sour in the bar. Life is good.
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