From: South America » Peru » Ancash » Huaraz » Huascaran National Park
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]
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] Blog: Last day in Huaraz
Date: October 8th 2008
All is well here in Huaraz! I recovered from my stomach bug which I feel came about from eating grilled pig in the outdoor market- not a good idea- no "iron stomach" here. Just could not resist- everyone is so friendly and wants you to try their local food. Today we biked from Huaraz to 12,500 ft through some of the most beautiful country I have ever seen. From an arid grassland to the base of ... read more
Date: October 8th 2008
All is well here in Huaraz! I recovered from my stomach bug which I feel came about from eating grilled pig in the outdoor market- not a good idea- no "iron stomach" here. Just could not resist- everyone is so friendly and wants you to try their local food. Today we biked from Huaraz to 12,500 ft through some of the most beautiful country I have ever seen. From an arid grassland to the base of ... read more
