expectant parents Pim and Jessica and John

Christmas and New Year in in Mancora

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January 9th 2010
Its 2010 and a lot has happened since my last entry, First off Happy New Year, I wish anyone who may be reading a healthy and safe one. Well we ended up staying over Christmas and New Years thanks to the kindness of some new and now dear friends but I will get to that in a minute. The massive, promised waves were delivered in spectacular fashion, I know nothing about surf but it was obvious ... read more

South America » Peru » Piura » Máncora

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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