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Check out the sombrero sequins!

Dress varies dramatically in Peru, I have dubbed this one: Rodeo-Glam.
"I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth" - J G Magee, Jr

May 1st 2005
Almost all trips out to The Colca Canyon feature a seven hour trip by packed local bus. I really wanted to avoid this so I ensured that my agency used a “private car” for the long driving sections. I have heard enough stories about flapping chickens, vomit in the aisles and vacuum-sealed stench to avoid public buses for anything more than a one hour trip. As it turned out, the private car was ... read more
South America » Peru » Arequipa

Peruvian Flag 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
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