Nazca Lines

We took a morning bus out to Nazca Airport, where we waited our turn to fly over the Lines. It might have been better going first, however, since everyone else was coming back looking distinctly green!

However, when it finally came round to our turn, it really wasnt that bad - just some turbulence in the small plane, and the pilot tended to swing from side to side so that we could all get a good look.

The lines themselves are truly fascinating. The size and complexity of them is unimaginable without having seen them for yourself. There are various theories behind their origin, varying from alien drawings to links with the solstice & equinox days (the Incans worshipped the sun), as well as maps relating to the constellations.

Following the flight, we all returned to our hostel in Nazca, lazing the day away awaiting our overnight bus to Arequipa.