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The Astronaut

Or at least that is the name we have given to it, as Astronauts would not be something that the Nazcan people would be familiar with. . .or were they?
Many Attempts, Some Successful, to Get Sick

April 26th 2006
Well, I have had a rather rough couple days since we left the trail and at times have wished for the comfort that only altitude sickness can bring. Currently, we are in Nazca to view the famous (or infamous?) Nazca Lines. Nobody really knows what they are or were for but everyone has a guess, from an astronomical calender to alien landing site. My opinion? It was just boring in Nazca, so they ... read more
South America » Peru » Ica » Nazca » Nazca Lines

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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