My tree house

Its over when its over

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May 1st 2007
Just as quick as it came, it is almost over The 23 days have flown by. Last we spoke, I was in Cuzco on my way to Iquitos and the Amazon After getting into Iquitos, I was mauled by about 10 different taxi drivers wanting to take me into town. Luckily they were harmless and I chose the one who spoke English. Some quick info on Iquitos - largest city in the world without a road or train ... read more

South America » Peru » Loreto » Iquitos

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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