Condor

End of the road

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April 22nd 2007
With the end of my trip looming large, I wasn't sure whether I was ready to come home. Although I felt content with how much of the continent I'd been able to cover, there was still a heck of a lot left in South America to be explored. Having spent less than I'd budgeted for, I could have carried on for a while longer. But in truth I was in need of a rest from the exertions of travelling, and so ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more