Today hasn’t been a good one. I’ve just discovered that I have lost a heap of photos. The marvels of digital technology eh? Over 200 images have just digitally disintegrated. Which ones? Try to imagine of all the places I have visited, which photos I would least like to lose and you’ve guessed it. Matchupicchu, Cusco, first arrival to Lima, as well as the last part of my travels through the US. Oh well…they’re only photos right? I haven’t worked out how it has happened yet so how can I know it won’t happen again? What is the bloody point of lugging this bloody heavy camera around if it’s going to bloody decide which bloody photos it’s going to keep and which ones it’s going to spit out!
Peru dogs remind me of Bali dogs. There is something about them that make them stand out from dogs in other places and I can’t quite put my finger in it. Peruvians love there dogs and there are many of them. Everywhere I go they are in the cities, villages and farms. They are part of the family but there is more too them than just animal companions. In the cities I see them negotiate a hectic city life with the greatest of confidence and awareness. I’ve seen them cross a crazy 6-lane road with ease. They wait at the roads edge to assess the situation before making their move. Some don’t quite get it right and cop a horn blast from motorists.
Around the neighborhoods they roam the streets and parks, often alone but often with their owners. There is something human in the way they behave. And it’s not just me with this view. Other travelers have made equal comments. I haven’t had the same sense with dogs in Australia (although there are exceptions, yes Sky I’m talking about you) or the US. Like Bali dogs, Peruvian dogs are vaccinated against rabies and they show this off by wearing a red or blue colar.
This is a Peruvian breed of dog and is completely hairless.
angusmccoll 
Hey Angus,
sorry to hear about the lost pics mate, but there may be hope for saving them. I’ve just had a search and there looks to be quite a few of recovery software options for memory cards. Might be worthwhile buying a new memory card and packing the old one away until you’re back home where you can work on it.
Thanks mate but guess what? I think it happened while transferring the pics from my card to memory stick. After putting card back into the camera I was surprised to find extra space and continued taking pics. It wasn’t until later did I discover I had lost pics. So effectively I have over ridden the lost ones!!! I fear they are gone for good! F***! And no they didn’t make it to the memory stick either! I don’t know what happened. I know you feel my pain. Thanks. I hope all is well with you.
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