Howler Monkey

Last days & nights in Lima

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December 8th 2009
November 13-15 Amazon Jungle - Thursday November 13, 2009 The last night in the jungle was one that allowed me to sleep very well beneath the mosquito net and with animals lingering and leaping in the dense forestation mere metres away. A nice cold shower was a certainty in making sure that I awoke fully from the deep sleep of the night before. Following the delicious buffet breakfast a ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima » Lima » Miraflores

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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