Celendin - we are about to enter the Plaza de Armas (The Main Square).
Through the foothills of the Marañon river.
Having lunch on the way downwards to the river.

The stone had the last but one word.
Botanical explorations at the same time as looking for the solution.
We like cacti a lot.

Balsas - on the bank of the Marañón river.
For the time being this guava has to be enough… In the background National Coca Company (Empresa Nacional de Coca - ENACO). See the coca leaf here.
Concealed excitement. We are waiting to have the very first contact with coca (leaves, dummy, to chew).