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arequipa

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April 19th 2011
The mind is a very powerful tool. You can use it for good or evil. You can make the most of an experiece or you can create your worst nightmare. Just as Buddha said 'The mind is everything. What you think you become." I like to think that I'm a failry competent traveller. I have travelled on many buses, mostly alone and have always ended up where I've wanted to in realatively good shape, yes almo ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Arequipa

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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