Hard, hard work
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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 ... [read more]
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 ... [read more] Blog: Las Islas Flotantes & Isla Taquile, Lake Titicaca
Date: October 1st 2006
The bus to Puno was only 6 hours and since I had already taken a 7-hour bus ride to Huancayo, I thought it would be ok.... but everytime I seem to forget how tiring it is.... and unfortunately the scenery wasn´t all too great.... The minute we left the centre of Cusco, all the way to Puno, the poverty of the people is just horrendous... and I couldn´t help but notice the rubbish lying everywhere ... read more
Date: October 1st 2006
The bus to Puno was only 6 hours and since I had already taken a 7-hour bus ride to Huancayo, I thought it would be ok.... but everytime I seem to forget how tiring it is.... and unfortunately the scenery wasn´t all too great.... The minute we left the centre of Cusco, all the way to Puno, the poverty of the people is just horrendous... and I couldn´t help but notice the rubbish lying everywhere ... read more
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I guess my subscription to a TravelBlog says it all! :) I have an undying passion for travel and all that it entails ... discovering new places, meeting new people, learning about different cultures, appreciating the beauty of the world around us and the diversity of it too. I feel that travel has truly opened up my mind and my perspective on life in general. And although it means that I am constantly low on funds, I believe every penny invested in travel is well spent.
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