Arequipan Church

Peru Trip

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October 28th 2009
October 28, 2009 - Arequipa I slept better than expected on the bus, calling seat #29 before we boarded which turned out to be the best seat on the bus with only the staircase from the lower level and a flat roof in front of us - perfect for stretching out my legs (like I need the room!!). I opted to stay at the hotel for the morning to catch up on my writing and to rest a little as the last ... 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