Journal Casma Highway, en route to Huaura, Dept Ancash, Peru. July 9 At 11,820 ft we see several Spotted Hawk, Falco sparverius resting along road cut. Cut collect one as it appear to be an immature. at about this altitude the amount of cultivation is modestly decreased, as most of land appears to be in grain uses as on almost clear trail here. We put on effecting to reach top at any moment. Finally about 120 km from Cusma we reach the top about 13,000 high. There is no agriculture here as the vegetation is mostly broad grass, and Peru series of bird haven observed including: Mountain Caracara, Phalcoboenus megalopterus, Andean Tapacino, Vanellus resplendens, Cinclodes sp., Asthenes sp. From the peak we can look as see the Cordillera Blanca. Snow-covered and look down into the city of Huaura. The other take pictures and I try to collect but they always seem to fly just before I get within range. I notice that our walking was quite awkward for me. In addition then is a very cold sun as soon I return to car we sit then and rest. Now I have a pain in my chest every time I breath. We at first were planning to camp here. But because of the wind and lack of cover we decide to go down lower where there is more shelter. We turn round and go back about 5 hrs and come at last off road. We are at about 12,500 ft as at the very upper limit of cultivation. Then are some pretty cows as they seem to be mostly grathesh. The other go and set traps while I put up the tent. I am having great difficulty breathing and don't feel like engaging in any activity. After eating I go right to bed hoping to feel better in the morning.