Cusco from above

Peru - Lesmahgow Work Group 2009

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July 13th 2009
Peru - There and Back Again Monday 13th July 2009 La Gran Aventura del Peru. And so the journey begins once more. Readers who know me, know the impact that my visit to Peru last year made and will no doubt not be surprised that I have returned. Peru is a country of stark contrasts, with the indisputable beauty of the High Andes and the spectacular Macchu Picchu which should never f ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima » Lima » Miraflores

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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