The Amazon

Iquitos, Belen and Puerto Alegria Day 9

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February 25th 2008
Day 9 - Lesmahagow to Peru For the past few days we have been pretty much been on a high. The opening of the centre at Ica; participation in extreme sports; wildlife spotting; singing and dancing at Kusi and meeting people and boys whose lives have been changed for the better. We have been witnessing the successes and the results of many years of hard work and dedication. And then we came to ... read more

South America » Peru » Loreto » Iquitos » Amazon Rainforest

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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