Sand dunes

The long drive to Arequipa

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February 5th 2012
Everyone awoke when it became light (5.30 am). Had a second shower and we went for a coffee at the nearby hotel which we ordered at 7.00 when they opened but actually arrived at 7.30. We wandered off again for a 50 minute walk near the ruins and came back to find breakfast prepared. A good night´s sleep for Ed. Jo got fed up of her sleeping bag sliding down off her mat and continually having t ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » 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