Llanganuco Lake with its glacial waters and massive rock faces hiding 22,500' Mt Huascaran.
We were the last people out of the park and when we arrived at the gate, it appeared locked. Jan managed to 'leverage' the two large rocks that allowed for the wooden pole to left and we were 'free'.
Above Lago Paron the rock just seems to continue up and up. One wonders about the forces of nature when faced with such massive amounts of rock. I wanted to go climb but quickly lost that fantasy.
Trying to get another view of some of the bigger peaks, we took a road that was under construction but the clouds obscured the massive peaks leaving us to wonder what was there that we wern't seeing.
When I come across a road sign that warns me the road is only 10 feet wide(with no shoulder)and trucks come screaming around the corner, my heart starts racing. But it was a beautiful view!
I am constantly amazed at what amount of energy it takes for a road to be built and even more to be maintained in a very unstable area.
Farming patch work quilt style is seen in the forground. We explored up the canyon to the left with almost vertical walls.
After an incredible week of varied weather conditions (all without rain!) which allowed peekaboo views of some of the mountains (up to 22,500 feet) we left the valley this morning feeling grateful for what we did see. The best time to visit is in April.May,June when skies are crystal clear and it is warmer in the day and colder at night. We loved the climate as we found it- mild and comfortable at 5-7,000'. At 13,000 we got winded even getting off and on the motorcycle. It was worth it- breathtaking I think is the word. Here are a few shots taken over this past week.
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