Casa Girasoles

Ica - Casa Girasoles

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February 21st 2008
Day 5 - Lesmahagow to Peru. This morning was a trip to Oasis Huacachina for some riding of the sand dunes and a dabble at sandbaording. Sand is now firmly lodged in all places imaginable and unimaginable! But is was fun. And no bruises to report either. Does this now officially make me an extreme sportsperson? Today was the official opeing of the Ica boys' home - Casa Girasoles. It was ... 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