The Astronaut

November 8th 2007
There is only one word to describe today - AMAZING!! We started off with a visit to the Chauchilla cemetery, traditional burial ground for the peoples of Nazca. Due to the harsh, dry and hot climate the mummies in this region are remarkably well preserved, given the fairly basic embalming process. In addition to a small museum displaying the mummies and various artifacts, there are about ... read more

South America » Peru » Ica » Nazca » Nazca Lines

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

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Daniel West

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After almost five years of being happily married, relocating to a different country and many years of continuous work and study, we (the World-Wide Wanderers, Daniel & Janice West) have decided to take some time and go see those parts of the world that we either haven't been to or haven't spent nearly enough time in!! I look forward to "reporting" our adventures to you over the coming months as we travel South and Central America; South, West and East Africa; the Middle East and Holy Land; India and Nepal; South East Asia; Australia; and Eastern and Central Europe... full info

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