This was an irrigation canal near the town of Trujillo. Mark, the driver, was trying to avoid damaging the banks near here when he backed into the wall of a house.
Around Trujillo March 20th 2005 Finding the local guide
There was a bit of too-ing and fro-ing as Lisa sorted out the local guide who would be showing us Chan Chan and the Temples of the Sun and the Moon today. The original guide did not seem to be available, but had recommended a stand-in for the occasion. All this became known after the original guide failed to show up at the agreed time and place - which ... read more
South America » Peru » La Libertad » Trujillo 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
GOM. Only partially domesticated. Married to Elaine. Separately they have five kids, all now adults - or at least maintaining the pretence. Doug hoped to tread lightly on at least a little bit of every continent, and has now done that. Elaine wants to shop in every major shopping centre in the world, and is still well short of the mark.
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