Gold Monkey from Museum

Fanny and Crack

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September 6th 2011
The last few days we have been enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of Lima. We've been to Miraflores a few times, and eventually managed to find the National Museum - it was very small. As it was a Sunday the cafe was closed so we had to get lunch from the vending machine so enjoyed a nice healthy lunch of bright yellow Inca Kola and Ritz crackers with bright orange cheese. We've also ... 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