Mancora!

Our first of many outings to Mancora happened this weekend, a visiting past volunteer at our aldea, Claire, and her mum, Helen, invited us to join them on their trip to Mancora for the day; how could we say no?!

We met in the centre of Piura at the early hour of 7:30am, however with the typical manana manana vibe of peru we didn’t actually leave until 9:30am….. I could have had a lie in Mr Driver! Good job we got to chill in their hotel, where Hannah managed to get a cup of tea!!

We all jumped in a minibus full of others too and off we went! It takes around 2 hours in a minivan, but more if we went on the bus. 

Passing through many towns, drifting in and out of sleep, we also went pass some rice fields. As we did so the locals were all saying how all of the land will be gone once El Nino arrives later in the year.

Rice Fields

The day was spent at the beach mainly, even went for a swim in the ‘pleasantly cool’ waters. On the beach there are plenty of locals selling items, jewellery, food and drinks! We had cups of chopped water melon and delicious warm rolls filled with fresh ingredients.

Hannah And Claire 

The Nicest Roll EVER!

                                               

Beach Selfieeeees

We couldn’t go to Mancora without calling in the amazing Loki Del Mar Hostel, in which we are planning on staying in soon. With a beautiful pool, beer pong tables, many events throughout the week and Pineapple, Passion Fruit and Rum slushies….how could you not love it? 

Don't worry, I'm making wise drink choices....especially as the water has parasites!! 

All you can eat BBQ for S/25? (That's like £5!!) YES PLEASE! 

Pineapple, Passion Fruit and Rum Slushies 

After relaxing with our refreshing drinks we then returned to the beach and tried some foods out.

Typical Peruvian Dish, Rice with Chips and More Rice

Ceviche, Fried Prawns,
Breaded chicken and Fish

Between us we had a fish, fried prawns, breaded chicken and the Peruvian dish ceviche…despite liking the prawns I think that’ll be the last ceviche I try although Hannah loved it! Ceviche is a Peruvian dish in which the fish isn’t cooked, it is marinated in lime juice which ‘cooks’ the fish.

Horses on the Beach.....Beats Skegness' Donkeys!

Peruvian Dog, Hairless (apart from on the head) 

Nothings better than finishing a day off by watching the sunset whilst sipping Pisco Sours….

Helen, Me, Claire and Hannah

Hannah and I being Photobombed by Charlie