The looooong way up

Felled like Snow White

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September 14th 2008
Gah! Just when I was really looking forward to the weekend, I have to fall wretchedly ill on Friday night. Really, Murphy, what's your problem - I could have taken or left work all week, but you have to knock me down when I'm all excited for hiking? Really??? After a lot of moaning and groaning in the morning I decided, with some encouragement and cajoling, to go anyhow, figuring that I would p ... read more

South America » Peru

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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