Me With Alpacas and Peruvians

Primera Semana en Peru

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August 6th 2006
Finally here i am in Peru, Its a massive change of pace from BS AS and one that i am enjoying. I have been here one week now and have already done so many things, Despite my taxi drivers best efforts on arrving in Cusco to drive me through the worst areas i am loving the city. So whats happening. Well Cusco is 3300 meters above sea level so as you can imagine its very high, that ... read more

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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