Off to Nasca

We had a free weekend, so my new friend Diane and I decided to take a guided trip to Nasca. We left early Saturday morning (4am) and stopped in a city called Paracas on the way. From there, we went on a boat to the Balletas islands.

The boat trip was wonderful, and along the way we were joined by a group of dolphins who swam alongside our boat.
The islands are not inhabited by people, but are a wildlife sanctuary to many types of animals.
We saw thousands of sea lions, birds and, tiny penguins. The rock formations of the islands are amazing.
If you look closely in this picture, you can see the outline of an old woman's profile.