Huacachina... sunshine at last

The oasis in the desert... time for some sunbathing! You may think that South America is always warm - but I've been waiting for this sunshine and heat for a long time! The main reason to come to Huacachina is to go sand boarding, and I didn't miss out...

First you lock yourself into the sand-buggie, and try not to scream as the driver hurtles you up and over the sand dunes... and then they give you a snowboard and point you in the direction of the steepest slope... I tried to stand and board down "properly", but after falling over twice, I went for the "lie down and hang on, head first" option. Exhilarating!! Maybe that's why I needed to chill out here for five days!!