Dancing Queens

Peruvian Delights

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May 31st 2006
Well just like Paddington Bear I have now packed my bags and left the wilds of deepest,darkest Peru. Two final weeks have finished off this South American journey and now I head to more familiar surroundings. The border crossing into Peru was much less entertaining than crossing into Bolivia, however this time we did get there at siesta time and had to go find the coppers to stamp us through. ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Aguas Calientes

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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