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To sum it all up -- from Peru to DC

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August 22nd 2008
Sunrise on the last day in Peru was just as beautiful, and just as cold, as sunset the night before. At least this time we didn't have to hike across the whole island to see it. It was right outside our door. Breakfast was pretty tasty too. No runny eggs this time -- just a tasty crepe-like pancake and a hard-boiled egg (they do love their eggs for breakfast). A camp shower (i.e. not one unle ... read more

South America » Peru » Puno » Lake Titicaca

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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