Arequipa no desilusiona / Arequipa doesn´t disappoint

Ambos teniamos expectativas altas sobre Arequipa, así que cuando nuestros cuerpos nos dieron permiso para partir, iniciamos nuestro viaje de hoy.

We both had high expectations of Arequipa, an so once our bodies gave permission to set out, we were en route.

Muy rápido estabamos dejando el mar y transitando por una ruta ascendente, trazada entre montañas rocosas y desérticas.

Quickly we left the coast and were ascending through rocky desert mountains.

Sorpresivamente en el horizonte aparece un Nevado, y un momento despúes son 4 las montañas nevadas que contrastan con los valles fértiles y las montañas de tierra desnuda.

Surprisingly there appeared on the horizon a snow-capped mountain peak, and moment later 4 high snowy crests were visible, striking a contrast with the dusty mountains and irrigated valleys around us.

Ya en Arequipa el corazón palpitó rapidamente y los pies nos llevaron a las calles. Una ciudad deliciosa se abre a nuestro sentidos, sus fachadas de piedra tallada bien protegidas, cafés, tiendas, calles para caminar (no solo para los taxis) y gente amable invitándonos a conocer.

Once into Arequipa the heart beat more quickly and we took to the streets. A delicious city opened to us, its light stone buildings well'preserved, cafes, shops, streets in which to walk (without having to compete with taxis, and friendly people welcoming our exploration.

Al final del día entramos a la Iglesia de San Francisco y oh sorpresa! un iglesia realmente hermosa: construida en Ladrillo y piedra, conservada de forma impecable y con un retablo en el altar en madera y plata simple y attractivo. Un lugar perfecto para escuchar.

At the end of the day we entered the church of San Francisco, and found - surprise - a really beautiful church, stone and brick, preserved impeccably, and with an altar of wood and silver simple and attractive. A perfect place for listening.

Seguiremos aquí explorando, disfrutando y amándolos.

We continue here, exploring, enjoying, and loving it.

Besos

Alan y Marce