The llama lady of Lima

Lima, sandboarding, and some ancient lines...

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October 30th 2007
Lima was indeed hectic, and I wouldn´t recommend spending more than a day or two there. We have only explored the centre, where the old colonial buildings stand. My favourite sight was plaza de San Martin. At the base of the statue in the centre of this square is another statue of a woman. When this statue was commissioned, the sponsors asked that a crown of flames be put on her head. Confusion o ... read more

South America » Peru » Ica » Nazca » Nazca Lines

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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