A girl in Pucarumi carries her little sister on her back. At least six children under age 5 in her valley have died from extreme cold since March, my trekking guide tells me. (Sept. 2008 photo by Barbara Drake) Spoke to Alberto last night, our guide at Qoyllur Rit’i and around the Mount Ausangate area. He [...]
Sisters from Pucarumi — claimed by deadly cold spell?
July 18th, 2009 · 7 Comments · Climate Change & Disappearing Glaciers, Peru's Andes Mountains
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Photo of the Day: Boats at Lake Llanganuco, Peru
July 18th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Climate Change & Disappearing Glaciers, Peru's Andes Mountains
photo by Barbara Drake 2009 We visited this lake in Huascaran National Park last Sunday. The turquoise-blue water is fed by glacier streams. Lots of trout in the lakes.
Tags: glaciers·Llanganuco