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Day 13 – Callao, Peru (Day Two)

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December 18th 2012
We were up and out the door at 0630, headed for the city this morning. We were thrilled to be part of “the miracle.” Lima has NO rainfall, period. Until early this morning at any rate. We awoke to puddles dockside, and also on the streets. Our tour guide told us we had brought “a miracle” with our ship, which is another sign of good fortune. Houses here do not even have roofs for two reaso ... read more

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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