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Photographs: Saturday Field Trip to the Andes
Visit to Verruga Bridge in the Andes.
Thousands died of bartonellosis (Oroya fever) during construction of this famous railway.

Village in the Andes endemic for both leishmaniasis and bartonellosis.

El Infernillo (The Inferno) - one of the most difficult passes along the La Oroya railway.

Enjoying some coca tea and checking O2 saturations at 3,000 meters above sea level.

Ascent to 4,818 m (15,800 ft) to the site of the highest railway and tracks in the world.

After descending to a more comfortable altitude, course participants enjoy a meal of pachamanca, a traditional Incan feast.

Weekend lunch at one of the top ceviche restaurants in Lima.

Dinner party at the home of Dr. Gotuzzo in Lima.

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