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Lima

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April 13th 2013
Hi! I apologise for appalling grammar in previous blog entry. I wrote it quickly and foolishly didn't re-read! Anyway, so we have been by ourselves without our g adventures group now for almost a week! Lima hasn't a great deal to offer but it has a well groomed park in the centre of town which is lovely in the sunshine. It had lots of little sweet and market stalls scattered in and a ... 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