Fish swim with the season

These walls with roofs constructed above them for protection depict fish swimming north and south depending on season. The Chimu relied greatly on the ocean, and followed the revered pelican for a good catch. Sea Otters are gods here

Huanchaco and the sand empire

November 7th 2006
The panamericana seems to stretch out forever along the peruvian coast, linking the dry sand lands of the south with the surf towns in the north. In the middle of this coastal band lies Lima, like the buckle of a belt, holding this diverse nation together. Although I seem to prefer small towns to the big smokes, Lima held some appeal with its coastal location, and the lovely suburb of Miraflores. ... read more

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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

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