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Nine Million People

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October 20th 2007
On the way into the city we pass thousands upon thousands of homes hugging the hills on both sides of the highway into the city. The sun had set. We were to find our way in the dark. I HATE that. We drive into the truck park and take what we will need for the next few days. There are 9 million people in Lima. They all seem to be out in their cars or on the street. Getting a taxi to take ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima

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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