Desert

Miraflores to Ica

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June 11th 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009 We left Miraflores to make our way south on the Panamerican Highway to Ica. We finally made it into the desert. It is quite amazing. The photos do not give justice to the scenery. It is much like you would see on television. We are amazed!!! We made it to Ica around 6 PM and the people that work at the Cruz del Sur bus station told us that we should not stay in Ica ... read more

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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