Train to Huancayo (Calen)
Name: Calen Robertson
Highlights:
1.Train Station- We arrived at the train station when it was still dark. To get to the train we had to walk through the unlit station house, which was spooky but cool.
2.Scenery- The scenery from Lima to Huancayo was stunning and varied. We passed by gorgeous mountains; the sides of which were some times dotted by hundreds of cactus. It was an interesting as a Texan to have my mouth drop at the site of so much cactus!
3.Mining- We passed several mining operations. It was interesting to try and make sense of the complex machinery. The drawback was seeing some of the waste trickle off into near by streams.
4.Towns- There were several towns along the way. They were densely packed with multicolored houses and sometimes up on the hills you could see giant statues of Jesus.
5.Farming- Seeing the farms was one of the most fascinating things about the trip because of the way they had to be constructed. They were tiered so as to fit the shapes of the mountains they were built on which created a lovely layered effect.
6.HIgh Altitude- We stopped at the highest altitude point: 15,681 feet.
7.Altitude Sickness- Unfortunately, half way through the trip I started to feel the effects of altitude sickness. I ate little, drank little, and curled up in a little ball on my seat.
8.Food- Before I got sick, we were served a meal, and, while not amazing, the food was welcome.
9.Tea- Once I got sick, I requested that they bring me mate de coca (coca tea) which was supposed to help. It served to soothe my stomach some what, but it had a strong after taste.
10.Party Car- Perhaps the most enjoyable part of the train ride was the party car at the back of the train. It allowed us to stretch our legs and take in the fresh mountain air.
Additional Comments: I experienced the Huancayo train trip in two halves, the first being enjoyable, and the second not so much. Nevertheless, the altitude sickness was a fair trade for the oppurtunity to see the things that I saw. That being said, I am in no hurry to repeat the experience.
Highlights:
1.Train Station- We arrived at the train station when it was still dark. To get to the train we had to walk through the unlit station house, which was spooky but cool.
2.Scenery- The scenery from Lima to Huancayo was stunning and varied. We passed by gorgeous mountains; the sides of which were some times dotted by hundreds of cactus. It was an interesting as a Texan to have my mouth drop at the site of so much cactus!
3.Mining- We passed several mining operations. It was interesting to try and make sense of the complex machinery. The drawback was seeing some of the waste trickle off into near by streams.
4.Towns- There were several towns along the way. They were densely packed with multicolored houses and sometimes up on the hills you could see giant statues of Jesus.
5.Farming- Seeing the farms was one of the most fascinating things about the trip because of the way they had to be constructed. They were tiered so as to fit the shapes of the mountains they were built on which created a lovely layered effect.
6.HIgh Altitude- We stopped at the highest altitude point: 15,681 feet.
7.Altitude Sickness- Unfortunately, half way through the trip I started to feel the effects of altitude sickness. I ate little, drank little, and curled up in a little ball on my seat.
8.Food- Before I got sick, we were served a meal, and, while not amazing, the food was welcome.
9.Tea- Once I got sick, I requested that they bring me mate de coca (coca tea) which was supposed to help. It served to soothe my stomach some what, but it had a strong after taste.
10.Party Car- Perhaps the most enjoyable part of the train ride was the party car at the back of the train. It allowed us to stretch our legs and take in the fresh mountain air.
Additional Comments: I experienced the Huancayo train trip in two halves, the first being enjoyable, and the second not so much. Nevertheless, the altitude sickness was a fair trade for the oppurtunity to see the things that I saw. That being said, I am in no hurry to repeat the experience.
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