cloudy peak

Peru... part 1

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March 16th 2009
hola todos! Getting to Peru was rather trying, with several overnight buses and rough roads... but we made it! And, with a bit of perseverance, we managed to make out way to Huraz, a base town for getting to the northern mountains. Unfortunately, we were unaware that there was a major political rally when we arrived (and tourist information, in the city no less, also neglected to mention that. ... read more

South America » Peru

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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