Main square in central Lima

Peru - Lima to Cusco

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December 21st 2007
Hi everyone!! Our first blog entry! We have been here for 2 weeks now and are finally getting around to writing it! Not slack...just busy. Now sit back and make yourselves comfortable, maybe grab a cup of tea, as we have a lot to catch up on. We started off our travels in Lima which, despite dire warnings of danger and boredom, we actually really enjoyed! We stayed at a hostel in Miraflore ... 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