Maria explains uses for the aloe vera plant

Colca Canyon - Day 2

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December 1st 2009
Happy December! I can't believe it is December already and, considering we were hiking in sunny, 85 degree weather today, it definitely doesn't feel like December. So last night we went to bed straight after dinner. The beds felt quite cozy with the thick blankets and we fell asleep listening to the sounds of the sheep and cat. Woke up this morning to about the same plus some roosters. Brea ... 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