On Top of the Boat

Potosi and Lake Titicaca

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May 11th 2009
Potosi was our first stop in Peru. And this was our first easy border crossing! We had a day in Potosi before heading out to Lake Titicaca. I spent my time wandering around the markets and finding good smoothie places. Time well spent. Peru seems really cool…still lots of traditional dress and cheap places to eat…but people seem to enjoy having their picture taken here (very different tha ... read more

South America » Peru

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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