The infamous Monastario de Santa Catalina ginger bearded Nun leader

Condors, a Canyon and the "Bicicletas".

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July 30th 2006
Contrary to our last blog, we sadly did not make it to Puno and Lake Titicaca due to an unfortunate turn of events. On the morning of our planned departure Kai was awoken by the same stomach bug (giardia and possibly salmonella) that Matt had be struck down with during the Inca trail. After two hours of the “bicicletas” (use your imagination), an early morning Doctor call out, an injection in ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa

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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