Paragliders

Day 73 - High Security

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June 3rd 2010
We started the day with a stroll down to and along the beach in Miraflores, definitely the uptown area of Lima. The beach is fronted by expensive flats and instead of the banged up old cars that line every other street, there is a whole array of newer models. We spent our time watching the surfers ride the waves and getting tempted to go paragliding here as well as or instead of Venezuela. I think ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima » Lima » Miraflores

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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