Mike is down with the peruvian kids!

Welcome to South America!!!

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September 25th 2006
Welcome to Peru!!!! We landed in Lima last Tuesday and we must admit it was abit of a cultureshock!! The city is covered under a layer of smog/fog for 9mths of the year. We were picked up by 2 guys from the hostel and put in a knackered old taxi with one who had a liking for harry potter!! They drove us to the hostel like maniacs. Everyone hear drives with one hand on the wheel and one on the h ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima

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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