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Me on Waynapicchu

Peru - quick update

May 6th 2005
Caught our flight from Santiago OK and made the connection at Lima for Cuzco. Not at all what I expected. Yes it's in avalley surrounded by mountains but the 'plain' in the middle is a long flat slope. Felt the altitude for the first couple of days but we are all fine. Had some lovely grub and some disappointing stuff - still trying to find a decent cup of coffee. Lots of frustrating b ... read more
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Peruvian Flag 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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