The trip to the Huacachina sand dunes near Ica was announced as "dune buggies", "sandboarding" and "desert camp". Okay, let's start at the beginning. Sandboarding is a variety of "snowboarding", but because so many accidents occur, many sandboarders actually lie on the boards and then whoosh down the sand dune. Not any old sand dune - only the biggest and steepest will do. Dune buggies are high-powered carts that take you up to the dune. People who know me know that I rather sit aside and take pictures - so I just opted for a ride on the dune buggy, but as soon as we were firmly strapped into our seats, it dawned on me that it wasn't just going to be a "walk in the park". On the contrary. The manic dune buggy drivers did not only go up the steepest and highest dunes but also decided to take the quick option of taking the same way down. Aaaarrrggghhh. We had a fabulous day, but upon our return to the truck the following morning, we were told that there had been a break-in. Not very nice. Luckily, none of my stuff was taken.
Yowza... looks like a fun thing, as you mention, to photograph :D and the big question (all the photogs here) want to know is .... Didja get any
ReplyDeletesand in your gear and, more importantly, your shorts ;D ?? Glad to hear you didn't lose any stuff in the B&E :o
Hija Jack,
ReplyDeleteNo, no sand in my equipment - as I did not slide downhill myself. But there was a guy who did it naked ... ouch.
Bettina