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 (ENG) And here we are in Argentina! The reasons why I included this country in my trip are 2. The first is because since childhood I have dreamed of this place. It always seemed to me a fascinating world, but at the same time so far away. It was one of those seemingly unattainable dreams. The second is because I was supposed to meet someone here. I have a friend, whom I met on the Camino de Santiago, who recently got married to a woman from this place. She had long told me that they were going to have a vacation around here and that they were going to have a party with the purpose of having all those people who had not been able to attend the event experience the wedding. So here I am, ready to experience the reality of a small town in Argentina that is quite unknown to us. But let's start from the beginning. I left Peru on the 23rd of December in the night. The trip included a stopover in Buenos Aires and arrival in Cordoba. I had not planned to stay in this city, but since I cou...

(ENG) It's over. It seems like an eternity ago and at the same time it seems like only yesterday that I arrived in Peru. I have been here 2 months. When I think about it this span of time in relation to my whole life is little, but in relation to just one trip it is a lot. A lot has happened here and probably a lot more could have happened if I had continued to stay here. I have really enjoyed this country and feel that it has offered me so much. I have had the opportunity to visit many places that, in my opinion, are unique in the world. They have entered deeply into me and I feel that my personal puzzle has acquired many pieces here. But, if I have to be completely honest, the last few days I felt that enough was enough. Not that I ran away or couldn't wait to leave, but I felt a sense of happiness and relief in knowing that I would be leaving shortly. The decision to stay here 2 months I had made before I started the trip, and I think that was fortunate, because there were a...

(ENG) These are my last days in Peru. I am now in Pucallpa, but tomorrow I will take a bus, which will take me to Lima. I have not yet visited the capital and will have 3 days to do so. After that I will leave the country. I have spent the last week in the Ucayali region. It is a region in the Amazon jungle. I came here because I decided to take a few days to stop and make a kind of spiritual retreat. I found a place that was quite isolated and a little bit out of the world. Pucallpa is a small town. Not very big, but still very bustling and lively. I think it is also quite touristy, but it seems that at this time of year there are not so many foreigners hanging around here. Which made me see this place in its essence. I was able to see it in its normal everyday life. And it was interesting. But I was looking for a quiet place and this is not it. So I went to the native community of San Francisco and decided to stay here 5 days to enjoy a little relaxation, rest and connect with nature...

  (ENG) This struck me as one of the most incredible places I have seen so far. The starting point is the small town, which is also pretty. It overlooks the sea and offers tourists from all over the world a chance to relax and eat good seafood. There are several resorts for those who want to stay a little longer, but also many hostels, for those like me who do what they have to do and then move on. Of course there are also very normal hotels for those who choose a middle ground.  I decided to stay here 2 nights. On the day of arrival I just wanted to walk around, relax and take a bath. It's December and it's always an experience to find a place to soak at least a little in the ocean. Okay, the water was not super hot, however, the sun was doing its part and overall I must admit it was pleasant. Having the next day full, I rented a bicycle and went to the Paracas Nature Reserve. And this is where the show began. This place is a small desert peninsula and is protected. You ...

  (ENG) I was undecided until the last moment whether to pass through here as well. At first I had decided against it. Many people talked about it as a place to party and have fun. Indeed from that point of view it has a lot to offer. But what is really special about Ica is its desert. The very high sand dunes are visible even from the city. And they are really impressive. And that is precisely why in a short time a small town has become a city of about 500,000 inhabitants.  I personally did not expect it to be so big. As is often the case in these places, as soon as I got off the bus I was mobbed by taxi drivers and vendors of everything. I am used to it by now, and I walk away so that they can offer their services to someone else and I can get my bearings in my own time. I always look for a place as close as I can to spend the night so that I don't have to carry my duffel bag too long and at the same time I don't have to take a cab, which would sometimes cost me as much as t...

  (ENG) This is another one of those places that I discovered by accident. I had heard about it, actually, but I had no idea that it was located here in Peru. What's more, I always thought it was one of those places that was practically impossible to get to, so not even remotely did I think I could just add it as a stop on this trip. Instead, that's exactly what happened. Having finished everything I had to do and see around Cusco, a decision had to be made: go further south and then rush at the last moment toward Lima, or start heading north, thus bringing me closer toward my destination. I opted for the latter. The reasons are mainly 2: the first is that I only had 2 goals heading south, and the second is that it also seems easier to do it this way. I am sorry to skip Arequipa, I am sure it is beautiful. There are many who go there and I really think it is worth it. But let me put it this way, if I leave something undone, at least I have a reason to come back here. As for Lak...