Mami Panchita

Arrived Lima

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August 25th 2008
Midwestern Gringo Arrives in Lima Arrived Hostal Mami Panchita, arriving shortly after midnight. Lima plane was 1.75 hours late leaving and had to fly around turbulence in Panama. Made the Chi -- Miami plan with just a few minutes to spare. There was some delay getting a man established in a seat on the plane headed for Chicago. The driver from Mami was there to pick me up after I exi ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima » Lima » 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