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lima

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November 28th 2009
Arrived in Lima Peru No gutters or street drains here as it never rains! IT´s misty from june to november, so the sun only just breaking through now Did a city tour - a nice city, had chifa later - chinese, so eating pretty well Met up with the group, long drive out of lima to huaraz at 3000m in the mountains Raining when we got there! ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima

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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