Our trip to Cruz del Condor was very successful. The view point gives a commanding view of Colca Canyon, and the steep mountainsides across the valley. In addition, in 2 1/2 hrs, we had six sightings of condors - very impressive birds ! For the first half hour, the place was packed with tour buses and their occupants, but due to their strict itineraries, they soon left just a handful of us admiring the scenery and waiting for our next sighting. It is remarkable that the large scavenging birds continue to survive in an area with quite a high population of people, living in a number of villages along the length of the canyon.Monday, June 16, 2008
Condors !!!
Our trip to Cruz del Condor was very successful. The view point gives a commanding view of Colca Canyon, and the steep mountainsides across the valley. In addition, in 2 1/2 hrs, we had six sightings of condors - very impressive birds ! For the first half hour, the place was packed with tour buses and their occupants, but due to their strict itineraries, they soon left just a handful of us admiring the scenery and waiting for our next sighting. It is remarkable that the large scavenging birds continue to survive in an area with quite a high population of people, living in a number of villages along the length of the canyon.