25-08-2011
My lack of knowledge continues to amaze me. Arrived at the Paracas National Park with no clue about it. Then we were seated on a speed boat with a guide, still clueless. First stop was an island with cacti like formations on the ground, as per the guide they were made 2000 years ago, doubting me checked it on returning, it was true - the candelabra made by the Paracas people.
Next were the Ballestas islands. The thing that I noticed first were the wonderful rock formations, arches and cliffs coming together beautifully. Then the wildlife, I have never seen so many birds together. Pelicans, Peruvian boobies, Cormorants,Penguins, Turkey Vultures and Inca turns covered the islands and the sky above. Over 7 million birds migrate here in Summer. Spotted a few sea lions lounging on the rocks and some frolicking in the water. We managed to get away with only a few droppings on the boat from the birds but our faces were drenched with sea water by the time we returned.
After a late lovely seafood lunch we visited the desert part of the National Park. It is literally only desert. The beaches look pretty but it is so cold, sat on the roof of the truck but could only manage 10 minutes up there in spite of being rugged up. Back to our campsite after a pretty sunset.
Borrowed the mats from the poolside and used them as a mattress, slept well.
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