Landslides and sunsets

My first venture into the forest was shorter than expected. Due in part to my inability to organise myself for camping. Having forgotten numerous items, and misjudged the size of a 2 person tent (it fits 2 small people with little or no luggage). Based on my incompetence I decided it was better just to come home early than to stick it out with dwindling supplies!

Anyway, we were blessed with great weather, wonderful views of the forest and my first cloud free view of the massive landslide by the side of the Trocha Union Plot 2. I found the species of Greigia, one of the potential new species, abundantly in flower in the highest altitude plot, and plenty of other species in the other plots.

Finally we caught the preparations and the start of the Inka festival of the sun. I forget the name, but on the longest night they sing and dance until and

beyond sunrise. Its the only time of the year the house at Tres Cruces is used, its also the most people they have on top of the mountain.

This seems to be a time of festivals. Last night in Cuzco there was live music and fireworks and the centre of town was packed full!