View from the plane

In need of a rest

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September 12th 2007
Hola Mis Amigos, Arrived in Lima as sheduled at about 5.30 yesterday. Nothing exciting to report on the way here. although the views from the plane over the amazon were pretty cool! All very straight forward with flights etc. Went through Lima airport no probs and my taxi man was waiting for me at the other side. After hearing stories about negotiating a taxi to be a bit nightmarish, was quite ... 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