Market Day in Andahuaylas

Andahuaylas

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January 5th 2009
It turned out to be a 12 hour bus ride from Ayacucho to Andahuaylas, but totally worth the backache for the beautiful views. John´s pretty sure we witnessed at least 5 different temperate zones as we zigzagged up and down and through the Andes. Miraculously no music was being blared and we could escape into our mp3 players and let our minds wander. It was great to look up at the top of a mount ... read more

South America » Peru » Ayacucho

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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