Days 26 - 30 Arequipa and the Colca Canyon 14 Arequipa 052

Days 26 - 30 Arequipa and the Colca Canyon

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December 21st 2010
The bus from Lima to Arequipa takes 16 hours, we set off at 17.30 and arrived at 9.30, the idea of a 16 hours bus trip in the UK would be absurd and I dont think anyone would take it even if it existed but here it just seemed natural. The seats were really comfy and reclined all the way back to sleep. We got given a meal, there were some films and a game of Bingo! Rick slept a bit and Helen slept ... 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