Lima

Still in Lima....

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May 22nd 2006
Well, I´m still here! Just enjoying the partying too much, I guess. I have decided to go to Nazca after all though. I´d met so many people that were disappointed, but the one person I met who found it absolutely amazing and incredible and spectacular was enough to convince me it had to be done. So some time this week I´ll get on with that. Anyway, I had a look around the old centre here, w ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima

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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