Day3, Wakey, Wakey Admire the view

And finally, Peru

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March 9th 2007
Peru is the last country on the trip, and even though we knew that reaching Peru meant the end of the trip we were still really excited to be heading over from the Bolivian side of Lake Titikaka. First stop Arequipa. Like many of the major towns in South America, Arequipa was formed by Spanish colonials, and it is one of the most beautiful towns we encountered. The plaza is surrounded by beautif ... read more

South America » Peru

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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