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Nasca Peru

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April 25th 2006
Had a two hour drive to Nasca this morning from Huacachina in a taxi of sorts, an older model american car with a diesel engine. Did a 30 minute flight over the Nasca lines, the air was clear and we had really good views of everything and thanks to Gravol no little baggies full. The worst part was staying awake after with the temperature past 30degC and the Gravol. Later in the afternoon we went t ... read more

South America » Peru » Ica » Nazca

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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