Our hike – Nuestro camineta

We took a hike today on an old disused railway track called Chaquiñan.  There were probably more bicyclists out this morning than hikers.  This trail is walking distance from the house we are staying in.  Our host father and mother took us.  Our route involved a drop of around 500 meters, and, of course, we had to walk back up.

The first picture is taken from approximately the top of the trail.  It shows the flat valley floor so far below.  If you look closely, you can see a brand new power line tower.  It’s so new it hasn’t been wired yet.

 The second photo is one that Marguerite took from the valley floor.  It shows the Rio Chiche.  The diagonal scar on the left is the railroad track/hiking trail.