most of the descriptions were in Spanish we got the drift. There were some great painting and other interesting stuff and you can’t grumble at the 20p entrance fee either.

After this we went to check out some of the many beautiful handicrafts stalls. It is here where travelling becomes very difficult, not only are there many things you would like to buy all the stuff but it is usually dirt cheap. Rob doesn’t always share my joy in looking round handicraft stalls, but even he was intrigued by some of the things on offer. You often feel it is almost a crime not to buy something so I got myself a nice little necklace and we promised most of the stall holders that we would be back later to buy most of their stall!!!

We also saw our first traditionally dressed Peruvian women, there

outfits are spectacular. They seem to be very layered underneath their skirts and are made of the most wonderfully coloured materials with extremely dapper hats to match. If you see a lady with a blanket wrapped around her back the chances are there will be a little chico or chica’s head popping out, as this is the way these people carry their children. The pram business certainly hasn’t taken off in South America and you see most children being carried in some way or other. They never seem to mind being slung across someone’s back and being tied into a blanket they never seem to have that high pitched scream that some western children seem to be born with. They are hardy little souls, but I guess you would be coming from a high Andean community that lacks sometimes even the basics such as running water and electricity. Luxuries are few and far between, but these people seem happy with their lot and their kids certainly don’t concern themselves with the latest trainers or designer outfits, they‘d