An other world.Tilcara in the Quebrada de Huamahuaca surrounded by beautifully colored hills in all shades of red and yellow, barren landscapes which turn out to be densely covered with surprisingly many different species of cactus and other plants that can withstand the climate. Some of the cacti are enormously big - up to 9m!
Found a quiet hostel with beautiful shared bungalows with deck chairs and hammocks under big trees on the slope of the hills, an ideal place to spend a few days. Went to see the Gargantua del Diablo, continued to walk along a dried out river bed, and finally a little hill well above the village. Stunning views! And even a Condor flying relatively close by...
Will stay a few more days to enjoy this pleasantly chilled place where the lady from the sandwich shop has to go next door to get some change for the 10 Pesos I gave her to pay my bill of 3 Pesos. And where you can have a chat with the guy working in the "supermarket" who is also waiting for it to open - at half past four... (supposedly open from four o'clock).
