franchise

the trip begins

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November 16th 2005
we have explored peru for the 1st 3 weeks of the trip. Starting off in lima, we travelled down the coast to see the Nasca lines. Next stop, Arequipa and Colca canyon at 4000m up. the dry run for the atitude of the inca trail. ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Colca Canyon

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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