Sand, sand and more sand...

Deepest, darkest Peru...part two

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December 12th 2007
The Ballestos Islands, known as the poor man´s Galapagos, are just off the tiny, coastal village of Paracus. Dolphins swam out with us as we headed towards the islands where we were entertained by female sea lions posing on the rocks for the cameras whilst the huge male sea lions grunted noisily amongst themselves on the sand, penguins waddled around and dived into the water and we saw all sorts ... read more

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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