Georgie M

The End

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December 15th 2011
I headed out in the morning to get a post-Inca Trail massage. Expecting some kind of deep tissue or sports massage, I was surprised that the women started dramatically throwing her hands up towards the sun and chasing "energy" out of my body. Apparently, it´s very much part of Indigenous culture, and was "a sign" of things to come. You can´t possibly travel without some kind of corresponding "in ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima » 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