So we hopped on a bus to Nazca yesterday afternoon and the 7 hr bus ride turned into 8 or 9 because of the really bad road conditions due to the earthquake. Which was fine, we got to pass through Pisco and Ica where the quake hit the hardest. We saw some major cracks in the road and part of the road that had collapsed. We also saw a blankets being passed out of a big truck to people who were sleeping outside because their homes were destroyed.
I'm sure this was safe to drive over.
This however, definately wasn't, the right hand side of the road is collasped.
A destroyed home.
I'm sure this was safe to drive over.
This however, definately wasn't, the right hand side of the road is collasped.
A destroyed home.
People on the side of the road, holding a sign asking for help.
The last two hours of the bus ride we made friends. Marita, one of the attendants on the bus, and Diego, a 31 year old professor from Spain. Who come to find out is coming to Charlottesville in late November to study under a professor at UVA who knows a lot about his field: 18th century Spain. After talking about everything under the sun, politics mainly...mom invited Diego to stay at our house and even borrow our car. Oh the friends we make...
Then today we were picked up at 8am to go to the airport to fly over the Nazca lines and guess who was in our taxi Diego! He had made arrangements to tour with us for the whole day, it was very enjoyable and nice to have a second translator.
The last two hours of the bus ride we made friends. Marita, one of the attendants on the bus, and Diego, a 31 year old professor from Spain. Who come to find out is coming to Charlottesville in late November to study under a professor at UVA who knows a lot about his field: 18th century Spain. After talking about everything under the sun, politics mainly...mom invited Diego to stay at our house and even borrow our car. Oh the friends we make...
Then today we were picked up at 8am to go to the airport to fly over the Nazca lines and guess who was in our taxi Diego! He had made arrangements to tour with us for the whole day, it was very enjoyable and nice to have a second translator.
Can you see the spider? (sorry shea)
2 comments:
I can totally see your family making friends with people on a bus! It sounds like you are having quite the adventure and the pictures that I have seen have been rather spectacular.
BTW, I love your facebook pic.
Love love love,
Jules
wow, i need to get out more! you are experiencing so much. good job for that, stay safe and lovely, now i know to read this website!
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