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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: Shaman of the Peruvian Highlands
Date: February 4th 2012
It’s 3am. Freezing cold. You’re outside, standing in the rain, being spat on by a shaman, wondering why? The shaman is having everyone strip down to their underwear and dance. After a full day of rituals you just can’t take it anymore; time to end the madness. You ask to retire to your bed. The locals, who have traveled from opposite ends of the country to see this guy, say that removing you ... read more
Date: February 4th 2012
It’s 3am. Freezing cold. You’re outside, standing in the rain, being spat on by a shaman, wondering why? The shaman is having everyone strip down to their underwear and dance. After a full day of rituals you just can’t take it anymore; time to end the madness. You ask to retire to your bed. The locals, who have traveled from opposite ends of the country to see this guy, say that removing you ... read more
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