Enjoying the flight

Mummies, Nazca Lines and Sand Dunes

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August 3rd 2006
Having left Arequipa on an overnight bus ride that was pretty ordinary we arrived at the crack of dawn in Nazca. Kai sat on what could only be described as an ejector seat (throwing him forwards each time we hit a bump), and being at the back of the bus meant that our seats did not recline to the cama position as promised. Nazca We were met by the driver from Aeroparacas and taken d ... read more

South America » Peru » Ica » Huacachina

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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