Heading on train to Machupicchu

Winding down in Lima, Peru

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September 9th 2008
Well, everyone, our land trip is winding down. We are pretty pooped, and a mite tired of living out of a backpack (or duffle in Robin´s case). We just reached Lima this morning after 15 hours on a first class bus. The seats relcined, we had dinner and breakfast served, and it came with a pillow and blanket. We sat right up top in front in one of these panorama busses. I really liked that, ex ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima » Lima » Miraflores

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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