Arequipa, Day 3

My original plan was to climb the volcano just outside of Arequipa, El Misti. The other main attraction in this area is the Colca Canyon. I can´t work out a good way to do both, do I ditch the volcano.

After making the arrangements for the next few days, I relax some more. I´ve finished my book, so I go looking for an English book. The only thing I can find are books for an college English literature class and a couple of Danielle Steele novels. I finally find a historical fiction novel by a Russian author (Boris Akunin) translated into English. It looks like something Adrian or Dad would read.

That night I go to a local Karaoke/Disco. Neil Dimaond must speak a universal language because he is a hit with the locals. I am invited to join a birthday party, and sing for the guest of honor. It is a very fun evening. The group tries to teach me dancing and feeds me tequila until just about two hours before my tour bus leaves the next morning.