Condor over Colca Canyon

Getting ready to go

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June 26th 2005
Hi everyone, Podz and I are getting ready to go - we are busy packing and are hoping that everything will fit in our bags and not weigh too much. Check in every now and then to see where we are and what we have been up to - although we will hopefully not be spending all our time in internet cafes. ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima

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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