Peru

Peru - Misty Mountain Hop

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October 26th 2007
I arrived at 6am into a cold, grey Lima. I was to learn that Lima was always in a constant state of grey. Being mid October I assumed it would be warmer in this southern hemisphere country. Despìte hearing horror stories of people being robbed and kidnapped at gun point in Peruvian taxi's I took one from the airport to my couch surfing destination. After my driver showed uncertainty of where the ... read more

South America » Peru

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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