my room in the sand

House of Sand

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November 14th 2006
Time for a break from the hectic sight-seeing schedule. Couple of days by the pool were just what the med student ordered ... read more

South America » Peru » Ica » Huacachina

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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