Roof charms, commonly used in Peru

13. PERU...I LOVE YOU!

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July 21st 2006
Apologies first of all for being totally slack with the e-mails of late and secondly for the enormous amount I have written here! I can't believe it has been 3 months here in Peru, time has gone so fast and it has been such a wonderful country to visit. A combination of the warm people, breathtaking scenery, amazing history and fab fellow travellers have made Peru a special place in my heart. ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco

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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