bit of action!

Coulpe days in Arequipa

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June 28th 2005
Arrived in Arequipa and saw some road blocks begin. Some of the locals have put burning tires and rocks in the middle of the road, protesting the rising gas prices. I got a few photos that should have made the front page news! We managed to get taxi driver who was willing to take us into the city and avoid the blockades, without getting stoned to death! Tonight, I will try to leave on a bu ... 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