A little girl in traditional clothes

To Colca Canyon

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August 4th 2006
8:30am On a way to Colca Canyon, the world’s 2nd deepest Canyon. There are about 12 people in the tour. Long, bumpy and unpaved road on desert mountains. Very dry and sterile looking terrains. 11:10am. Reached at 4910m above sea level. Higher than I have ever been on land. I felt Light-headed and short of breath. Dust from the dirt road and dry air made it harder to breathe. 1:30pm Buffet Lun ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Chivay

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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