Paradise

Arequipa again

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November 23rd 2010
I just realised how behind my blog is. This is no reflection on how busy I have been however, rather the age old tale of 'if you want something done, give it to someone busy', and I've not been busy so I've been putting it off and off as it seems so long ago. I'll keep it brief nonetheless. I made a speedy return to Peru after I lost my card on my final day in Tarija and realised I needed to ... read more

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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