Monasterio de Catalina

Last stop - final memories.

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June 22nd 2008
It was a late flight to Arequipa - the last flight in fact. The lights at the small airport were turned off shortly after I picked up my bag. “Taxi! Taxi!” the man yelled. Right next to him was another man. “Hotel? Come with me. I have Taxi.” “No, he is pirate. He’ll rob you!” An older taxi driver walked up flashing his badge. “Official Taxi!” “Pirate!” Another Taxi dri ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Arequipa

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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