The Pacific - finally!

Farewell Andes, Hello Scammers

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August 31st 2008
Peru, as it turns out, has been quite a joy. When it came to it, simple things like edible food and buses with springs ‘inside’ the seats made life seem that little bit more comfortable. And rather excitingly, we were within sniffing distance of the west coast after a thoroughly long and geographically schizophrenic haul across the middle of the continent. We'd been chilled to the bone, sweate ... read more

South America » Peru » Tumbes » Tumbes

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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