Visual Itinerary

March 16th 2006
This is it - my last night before leaving for Deepest, Darkest Peru... Land of the Incas, as I often see it called. It seems somewhat odd to me to define an entire country by one particular group of people who once inhabited the land… Fantastic tribute to the Incas and their modern descendants I suppose, but what of the rest of the country’s history and the other cultures there now? Do the ... read more

South America » Peru

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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Deb

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J.R.R. Tolkien once wrote: "Not all those who wander are lost". This has become something of a mantra for my life which brings me to the question: Can wanderlust be in your genetic code? If so, then that would explain mine... I have always loved adventure and travel, even as a kid. I've discovered that the older I get, the more adventuresome I become so, if this trend continues, I'll probably be trying to get on a space shuttle flight when I'm 80. In the meantime, I'm happy to share my growing adventures - enjoy! If you want to subscribe to my blog, I recommend using my Google Groups... full info

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