This seems so familiar.

Feb 3 Nazca to Paracas

Because we did not take in any sights while in Nazca we figured we should at least catch a couple on the way out of town. The only real way to see the lines is by airplane and we did that last year, this time we will take in a couple of things we missed. The first is an ancient aquaduct that is still in use today. It was built as a means to supply water in this very dry climate as well as a cool refuge from the relentless summer heat.

Getting directions from the locals.

Aquaduct structure.

The second is  called the Pyramids, not like the Egyptian pyramids though, more like stone walls on a hill. The outline of a city can be seen as there is a central square and some outlying dwellings.

The GPS shows a dirt road that would cut across the desert back to the PanAmerica highway and save us from backtracking into Nazca, unfortunately the heavy rains in the mountains has washed away that plan.

Can't go that way.

Once back on the mighty PanAm we try to maintain a sense of humor as we pass through  a few cities enroute to Paracas. These are really more of a test of patience than anything else. The trucks are slowed by the speed bumps as much as they are by everyone cutting them off. The locals don’t seem to realize how much stopping distanced a loaded semi needs as they cut in front of them and drive in the blindspot. The truckers are patient and must be used to it as they seldom honk or blow their airhorns.

Hitching a ride.

 The hostel in Paracas is the same, and the parking garage has had some slight improvements. We have however noticed a significant increase in food prices. What cost us $7soles yesterday now will cost us $28soles, same soup recipe and similar main dish. 

The bay at Paracas. All the tour boats waiting to go.