Arequipa

This was a strange place, and quite dangerous by all accounts. I was only allowed to catch two types of taxi (out of about 25)and never by myself. I was actually a little glad to leave.

Deepest Darkest Peru

May 30th 2006
Peru has proved itself to be a very interesting country. I came in search of my old buddy Paddington Bear but it seems he has left for good. I'm not sure why as even though Peru seems to have a reputation for being really dangerous, I really liked it all. Puno and the islands on Lake Titicaca were the first destination. I stayed with a local family for the night and after eating a very deliciou ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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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