Shining Path Monument

My last Saturday in Ayacucho

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December 3rd 2005
Hi Folks, Hope that you´re all enjoying the weekend!! In yesterday´s diary I mentioned some sort of ´incident´ last night. Not sure of all the details, but it must have been significant, because this morning, there was a message from the teenagers on the notice board in the dining room. Wasn´t signed, and not sure who wrote it, but it was a message of apology. Have taken a photo of it. ... 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