In Ollytatambo

Me and high altitude do not mix

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May 26th 2009
5/21 We left Kansas City and flew to Lima via Houston. The flight to Lima wasn't too long and painful. Peru makes you fill out 3 different documents with a lot of questions and then an additional health document. I felt like I was applying for Pervuian citizenship. After going through customs and immigration we were supposed to meet our tour guide outside of customs. We entered the Lima air ... 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