Schizophrenic background

September 12th 2008
Cusco is a truely schizophrenic fusion. The Incan empire built itself on the technological and territorial foundations from a number of cultures, and built an empire from the humble beginnings of the Cusco valley. When the Spanish tore down the impressive temples and buildings, to erect constructions worshipping Christianity and colonial 'progress', they were not silly enough to do away with the r ... read more

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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

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Tearing asunder from a pleasant New Zealand urban environment, Benj and Arlene felt like a 'small' getaway, involving a bit of Tahiti (a few days), Easter Island (10 days), South America (6 months) and Mexico (2 months), visiting the Spanish/Iberian connection on route to the UK. Park or ride back to NZ via SE Asia, and work out how to get to Eastern Europe and Turkey in the process. Starting 20 June 2008, and not quite sure when to finish - probably when gripped either by poverty, or the need for familiarity - it´ll be the poverty. ... full info

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