Southern Peru
September 11th 2009 I'm staring at the cross bearing pinnacle of the white-washed Christian monastary (the name escapes me-- San something). There are many here in Arequipa, the grandest of which presides over the Plaza de Armas in the central square. They are impressive and along with the narrow cobblestone streets create a very European aesthetic. Buildings are all made of stone, and once entered, generally rev
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