Inca Stone at Saqsawoman

The belly starts to recover in Southern Peru

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November 26th 2009
Well, when I left you last I was chained to the bed recovering from Pisco belly - and I realized that it has been two weeks since my last blog so I apologize for not doing my best to entertain you sooner. Two weeks ago I had the strength to say good bye to Pisco Sin Fronteras and all the volunteers and get myself on a bus. I was heading to Arequipa... but decided to break up the really long bus ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Colca Canyon

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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