The old and the young

My life at 9,000 ft

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August 17th 2005
Well my life living at just over 9,000 ft above sea level is going great! Despite the fact that I am fighting one hell of a cold. I’ve done lots since my last update. I’ve spent two days at the Santa Elena clinic, attended several meeting to discuss poverty issues in Peru and how the Care Corps is tackling this enormous undertaking, shopped, ate like a Queen, and made some great new fiends. ... read more

South America » Peru » Ayacucho

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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