Out of Africa

Vicuñas in front of El Misti volcano

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June 21st 2006
It had to happen sometime - I got my first fake 100 soles note this week, and from a damn ATM of all places. Put in a claim for a refund, but chances are pretty slim so have to consider it a write-off. There are so many bad notes and coins in Peru that no-one gets offended when you check every one you receive. Arrived in Arequipa, which is known as the 'white city' as a lot of the historical b ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa

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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