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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]
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] Blog: Flight of the Condors
Date: December 21st 2011
Pick up from the hostel at 3am, the earliest start yet. We travelled for 3 hours through snow and thick fog that covered the mountain range surrounding Arequipa. Arriving at the entry point of the national park for another breakfast of bread and jam. You know what, I am so sick of bread and jam. Literally every breakfast since I left England has been bread and jam. Sometimes I am lucky and I get b ... read more
Date: December 21st 2011
Pick up from the hostel at 3am, the earliest start yet. We travelled for 3 hours through snow and thick fog that covered the mountain range surrounding Arequipa. Arriving at the entry point of the national park for another breakfast of bread and jam. You know what, I am so sick of bread and jam. Literally every breakfast since I left England has been bread and jam. Sometimes I am lucky and I get b ... read more
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