Riikka and me in the Jungle

A run of bad luck, but a fresh start in Peru

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March 30th 2007
Despite the bag fiasco, Riikka and I were determined to carry on enjoying ourselves, so we took a day trip into the jungle near Puyo with guide Patricio to see the flora and fauna and visit an indigenous community. After a flat tyre and some injuries from near-miss falls we were beginning to feel a bit jinxed so managed to arrange a “cleansing” by the Shamen in the local community. A very int ... read more

South America » Peru » Lambayeque » Chiclayo

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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