Day 16 Huanuco to Huaraz

Incredable morning start, out of the Hostel gate by 7 15am, took the sceanic route through the city of Huanuco, and finally hit the open road....litterally!  Began with pavement, then pot holes,  gravel, and finally on to dirt and mud.  Single lane, goat trail narrow, switchbacks threaded our way up steep mountain sides, and with in seconds when you looked back, you were hundreds of feet above where you came from. 
Fringes of  Eucaliptus trees, lined the path, the fragrance filling the air, very up lifting.  George Manus drove like a pro, we were flying off road and having a blast (in the 4x4 rescue sweep truck)!  The view and sites along the way, impossible to describe adequately, mere words cant do justice to the majesty of Gods handywork. Even the pictures we took, pale in comparison to the real life experience.  Breath taking heights, at 17000feet, made you feel like you were on top of the world, until you glanced acrossed and saw the snow laced caps of Mt. Huascaran (22000 feet high), nestled in a puffy bank of cotton candy clouds.  You realize it is more incredible and you are not even close to the top of the world.  With nearly all feeling the effects of the hight, we quickly loaded up and dashed down to the valley.  Breathing much easier, initially the valley looked completely barren, till you came close, wondrous flowers blooming, cactus flourished and in bloom all over the place, again convienced that this is the most beautiful place I have ever seen.  Till we make the next turn....as the day began to close, light fading.  God blessed us with an incredible sunset!
Light fading from pink, to yellow and finally a brilliant orange as the sun sank behind hand carved mountain rang, as a crowning to the day.  Arrived at our Hostel Churup in Huaraz, to great beds and HOT water, the best accomodations we have had so far!